Registered Nurse - PRN

Concentra; Paterson (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Concentra in Paterson, NJ is seeking a nursing professional to assist practitioners with patient care, exams and ancillary tests, while handling administrative duties in a fast-paced clinic.

The role emphasizes service, accuracy, and teamwork, with responsibilities ranging from patient prep and venipuncture to charting and front-office tasks, all under state regulations. Ongoing education and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Current registration/license in the state where employed.
• Successful completion of UDS, BAT, PFT, FIT, certification.
• Experience in occupational health nursing (1 year) is preferred.
• Continuing education is required to maintain license.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam room, prepare patients for examination and assists practitioner.
• Draw blood and prepare paperwork for laboratory pickup.
• Perform urine drug screens with chain of custody; prep for pickup and shipment.
• Maintain exam, lab, and treatment areas; manage supplies and re-ordering.
• Assist with medical record maintenance and confidentiality of employee health information.
• Front office duties: answering phones, check-in/check-out, record processing.
• Distribute medications as directed and in accordance with state regulations.
• Operate and calibrate clinical equipment; record keeping per policy.

Skills

Service Mentality

Attention to Detail

Sense of Urgency

Initiative

Flexibility

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Graduate of an accredited RN program

Job description

Great Schedule and Work/Life Balance:M-F 6A-230P - Open to 4 10 hour shifts as well!

Position Summary

Assists practitioners with patient care, physical examinations, ancillary tests, and performs a variety of administrative duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

THE DETAILS

• Escorts patients to exam room, prepares patients for examination and treatment and assists the practitioner, as requested
• Draws blood and prepares appropriate paperwork for laboratory pick-up
• Performs urine drug screens, using proper chain of custody; ensures preparation for pick-up and shipment to appropriate laboratory
• Maintains exam rooms, lab area and treatment rooms clean and stocked, maintaining inventory of supplies and re-orders as needed
• Assists in medical record maintenance by keeping health, administrative, and program records onsite, safeguarding confidentiality of employee health information
• Performs front office clerical duties such as answering telephones, check-in, check-out and record processing
• Dispenses medications as directed by practitioner and in accordance with state regulations
• Maintains and operates all clinical equipment, including calibration and record keeping in accordance with current policy and procedures
• Performs ancillary testing and tasks as ordered by the Center Medical Director ( PFT, EKG, injections, audiograms, blood draws) in accordance with established policies and procedures
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
• SERVICE MENTALITY
• Provides excellent customer service to all patients, clients and peers while incorporating Orange Book values
• Dedicated to exceeding customer and patient expectations as measured by NPER/NPS/TATs
• ATTTENTION TO DETAIL
• Ensures accuracy when completing and executing tasks such as; drug screens, DOTs, bandaging, dressings and performing quality assurance checks
• Ensures accurate, concise, timely and complete documentation of results and paperwork
• SENSE OF URGENCY
• Provides an excellent, compassionate and warm patient experience regardless of patient volume
• Ability to manage time, prioritize and multi-task in a busy environment
• FLEXIBILITY
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs such as scheduling and working additional/different hours/shifts when appropriate
• Ability to consistently deliver quality care in a busy clinical environment
• INITIATIVE
• Takes action to assist in other areas and to do what is needed to ensure an excellent patient experience
• Seeks out opportunities for additional clinical training and self-development in order to consistently provide quality care
• COMMUNICATION
• Effectively communicates with all patients, clients, supervisors and peers while incorporating Orange Book values
• Listens to and understands internal and external client needs in order to act and address
• TEAMWORK
• Committed to personal excellence and understands how daily work contributes to center operation as a whole
• Holds self and others accountable. Is willing and able to assist others in order to achieve results
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this position

Education/Credentials

Major:Nursing

Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university or Graduate of an accredited Registered nursing program

Certifications and/or Licenses:

• Current registration/license in the state where employed
• Successful completion of UDS, BAT, PFT, FIT, certification

Experience in lieu of required education is acceptable:No

Continuing education is required to maintain license and to perform job:Yes

Job-Related Experience

Customarily has at least the following experience:

1 year

• Customarily at least one year of demonstrated experience in occupational health nursing or related field

Job-Related Skills/Competencies

• Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility
• Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
• Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
• The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
• Demonstrated knowledge of occupational medicine requirements (state specific)
• Demonstrated working knowledge of clinical operations
• Demonstrated ability to train medical assistants under the direction of the Center Medical Director
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated willingness to participate in Continuing Medical Education

EEO Statement

Concentra provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories. In addition, Concentra Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities.