Registered Nurse

The Christ Hospital; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network in Ohio is seeking a Registered Nurse to interview patients, document in EMR, and assist physicians during exams.

You will monitor vital signs, manage patient comfort, perform nursing assessments, and educate patients about procedures. This on-site role requires BLS and RN licensure, with 3 years RN experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• AD or Diploma nurses are hired; BSN preferred.
• RN license in good standing with BLS certification.
• 3 years of RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to assess medical problems and document findings in EMR.
• Follow physician orders, monitor vital signs, and communicate test results.
• Document nursing history and perform physical assessments in EMR.
• Provide patient education and explain procedures to patients.
• Abstract patient records in EMR and assist with chart prep when needed.
• Respond to emergencies per nursing standards and maintain crash cart.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Defibrillator

Blood pressure monitor

EKG equipment

Centricity EMR

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

EMR software familiarity

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

AD or Diploma nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Centricity

Job description

Job Description

Interview's patients to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart (EMR) for physician, when necessary obtains and records patient's vital signs including weight and assists physician with patient examination as needed and explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding and allay apprehension, maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs, manages lipids, protimes and phone triage of patient concerns.

Responsibilities

• Interview's patients to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart (EMR) for physician, when necessary obtains and records patient's vital signs including weight and assists physician with patient examination as needed and explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding and allay apprehension, maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs, manages lipids, protimes and phone triage of patient concerns.
• Follows up on physician orders and lab requests, obtains direction from physician as needed and informs patient of test results and any further treatment prescribed; provides explanation and education to patient; documents services performed in EMR for billing purposes, observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, notifies supervisor or physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatment, and significant incidents, and assists physician in clinical care of patient.
• Documents nursing history in EMR and physical assessment for assigned patients and initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by the physician.
• Abstracts patient records via the EMR. May sort or do chart prep on occasion but not as a routine part of the position. Uses other EMR functions such as tasking, messaging, and disease management. Uses Centricity and other software as appropriate to support nursing functions.
• Responds to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol. Maintains crash cart and defibrillator.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

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EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• The Christ Hospital Health Network does hire AD and Diploma nurses; BSN preferred.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

3 years RN experience preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Defibrillator, blood pressure monitor, EKG equipment, treadmill and crash cart maintenance, copier, fax, computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Centricity, EMR preferred.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

Licensed RN by State Board, certified in BLS required