nurse

BHMG Lifespan Physician Group, Inc., d/b/a Brown Health Medical Group; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for an ambulatory Rheumatology setting in Pawtucket, RI. The RN reports to the Ambulatory Practice Manager and assists physicians, triages calls, gathers histories and vital signs, and supports patient education and care coordination.

The role emphasizes patient advocacy, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and quality of care for all age groups served in rheumatology clinics.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of nursing with current RN license in Rhode Island.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Ability to care for patients across the life span with cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic comfort and support according to patient needs.
• Triages patient phone calls and responds by day end.
• Obtain medical history, vitals, and prepare for physician visit.
• Perform injections and assist with procedures as needed.
• Educate on rheumatology care and coordinate referrals.
• Review lab results daily and notify patients of abnormal findings.
• Document nursing actions and adjust care plans as needed.
• Support colleagues and mentor Medical Assistants.

Skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Registered Nurse reports to the Ambulatory Practice Manager, and under the general supervision of the attending physician, and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the professional registered nurse acts as a patient advocate in the application of the nursing process. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the Rheumatology patients. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides basic comfort and support according to patient needs.
• Fosters patient(s) participation in achieving optimum level of patient’s status.
• Seeks guidance and resources, when necessary, in care and treatment of patients.
• Identifies and assesses emergency situations.
• Initiates appropriate response and intervention.
• Plans for potential needs during emergency situations.
• Triages all patient phone calls and responds to all phone calls by the end of each day.
• The Staff Nurse will assist the patient in scheduling the proper appointment(s), as needed.
• During initial appointments the Staff Nurse obtains a complete medical history, weight, vitals, and a description of the current concern in preparation for their visit with the physician.
• Performs injections and assists physician with procedures, if needed.
• Provides Rheumatological education, referrals to physical therapy or other specialties, queues up lab and medication orders, if needed.
• Reviews lab results daily.
• Contact patients in a timely manner when results are abnormal.
• Implements nursing interventions and evaluates based on patient’s outcomes.
• Modifies plan or care accordingly, including documentation.
• Functions in a cooperative and productive manner in the work environment.
• Follows all documentation guidelines per policy and procedure.
• Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Maintains safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Participates in quality improvement processes and risk management activities.
• Attends practice meetings.
• Provides guidance and direction to colleagues and acts as a resource for Medical Assistants.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

• Graduate of a school of nursing, Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred, with current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) Conformity to the Code of Professional Nurses Understanding of the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act of the state of Rhode Island.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and sensitivity to cultural diversity in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE:

• Out-patient physician medical office experience preferred.
• Rheumatology experience highly preferred.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and effective prioritization and organizational skills.

Pay Range: $35.70-$71.40

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Location: LPG-Pawtucket-407 East Ave - 407 East Avenue Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02888

Work Type:

8-5 mon- fr

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

No

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.

Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve.

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