RN Clinic Endocrinology

Ridgeview Medical Center; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview Medical Center in Minnesota seeks a clinic-based registered nurse to provide professional nursing care and coordinate patient communication. You will take vitals, assess patients, document in the EMR, and support the care team during examinations, treatments and referrals.

Responsibilities include administering medications and vaccines, preparing equipment, maintaining supplies, and educating patients. RN licensure in Minnesota and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a School of Nursing.
• 1 year of experience in a clinical setting.
• Current professional nurse licensure in Minnesota or a permit if licensed elsewhere.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to examination room and obtains vitals and histories; documents in EMR.
• Performs telephone assessment of patient condition and directs care under provider supervision.
• Administers prescribed meds and vaccines per clinic policies.
• Prepares equipment and assists providers during exams, tests and treatments.
• Maintains stocked supplies and sterilizes instruments/exam room.
• Performs room turnover between cases and at day end.
• Assists in arranging referrals and prior authorizations.
• Provides patient education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient assessment

Documentation

Communication

Multitasking

English proficiency

High-stress environment

Education

RN licensure (Minnesota)

CPR certification

Job description

Purpose of Job:

This position is responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients in a clinic setting. Responsible for facilitating patient/physician/provider communication and coordination of care.

Job Functions:

1. Escorts patients to examination room and obtains vitals and patient histories; documents in EMR.
2. Performs telephone assessment of patient condition and determines appropriate treatment for patient under the supervision of the provider.
3. Administers prescribed medications/vaccines and treatments in accordance with clinic policies.
4. Prepares equipment and assists providers during examination, testing and treatment of patients.
5. Assists in maintaining stocked supplies and sterilizes instruments/exam room.
6. Performs room turn over in patient rooms between cases and at end of day.
7. Assists in arranging referrals/prior authorizations as necessary.
8. Provides patient education.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• Graduate from a School of Nursing
• 1 year of experience in a clinical setting

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Skills in assessment of patient condition and taking vital signs
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Skills in preparing and maintaining records and reports
• Ability to effectively handle high-stress fast paced environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

License/Certifications

• Current professional nurse licensure in Minnesota or if licensed in another state, a permit from the Minnesota Board of Nursing while the license application is in process
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification

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Compensation

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Benefits

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to view the benefits available.