Nurse-RN

Patient First; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Patient First seeks an RN to provide care in ambulatory settings, assisting physicians in emergencies and administering medications with sound judgment. The role emphasizes warm, patient-centered service and teamwork within our centers in the mid-Atlantic region.

Qualified candidates have a nursing license (PA), a high school diploma, and clerical or clinical experience; strong communication, keyboarding, and reliability are required for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Keyboarding experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• One year of clerical experience preferred.
• One year of clinical experience with administration of medications preferred.
• Licensed to practice as a Nurse by the state of Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Implementing Patient First's policies and procedures.
• Offering quality nursing care and generating a warm atmosphere for patients and staff.
• Providing nursing care in ambulatory settings to individual patients and families.
• Using sound judgment when administering medical care and screening patients.
• Administering medications and knowing correct dosage, actions, and side effects.
• Assisting the physician in all emergency cases.
• Providing positive, warm customer service in all interactions.
• Fostering teamwork and a professional atmosphere.
• Completing other duties as directed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Clerical skills

Keyboarding

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse licensure (PA)

Job description

Sign-On Bonus! The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Implementing Patient First's policies and procedures
• Offering quality nursing care and generating a genuinely warm and friendly atmosphere for patients and employees
• Providing nursing care in the ambulatory setting to individual patients and families
• Using sound judgment when administering medical care and screening patients
• Administering medications and knowing correct dosage, actions, and side effects of each medication administered
• Assisting the physician in all emergency cases
• Providing positive, warm and friendly customer service in all interactions
• Fostering teamwork and a positive, professional atmosphere
• Completing other duties as directed

Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Employee must be at least 18 years of age
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Keyboarding experience required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• One year of clerical experience preferred
• One year of clinical experience with administration of medications preferred
• Licensed to practice as a Nurse by the state of Pennsylvania

Since opening our first medical center in 1981, Patient First's vision remains the same: making access to quality medical care as convenient and cost-effective as possible. To achieve this objective, we have adopted and continue to embrace many innovative operating systems and practices. All 78 Patient First centers in the mid-Atlantic region are open every day of the year- including weekends and holidays. Patient First provides both primary and urgent care services as well as a broad range of Occupational Health services. X-rays, lab tests, and prescription drugs are available on-site to save time and reduce the need for extra trips. Patient First offers excellent benefits packages, flexible hours, and competitive compensations for Nurses, Lab and Radiologic Technologists, Medical Assistants, and Front Office staff. Medical candidates with at least 1-2 years of experience in a physician's office or hospital setting are preferred.