RN Medication Access Services

St. Joseph Hospital; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospital in Andover, MA seeks a qualified Registered Nurse to support patient care across clinical settings. You will prep patients for examinations, document vital signs, review records, and assist providers with procedures in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The role requires an active NH RN license, BLS/CPR, AED certification within 3 months of hire, and at least 3 years of nursing experience preferred. May involve triage, medication administration, and charting duties.

Qualifications

• RN State license required and active.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for examination/visit and documents vital signs.
• Assists providers with patient examinations and procedures.
• Performs patient triage and screens/ documents calls for urgency and coordinates care.
• Administers medications and injections per provider orders and protocols.
• Maintains patient charts, recalls test results, and documents outreach.
• Schedules appointments and supports front office as needed.

Skills

RN license

BLS/CPR

AED Certification

Education

RN State of New Hampshire license

Job description

Job Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
• Prepares patient for examination/visit.
• Obtains and thoroughly documents patient vital signs and reason for visit.
• Prepares patient chart for provider. Reviews current medications, allergies, treatments, height, weight, problem list and additional criteria as requested by provider.
• Reviews and documents patient history (immunization, screenings, etc.).
• Instructs patient in collection of samples and preparation for tests.
• Assists providers with patient examinations and procedures.
• Assists with the preparation of equipment/instruments
• Assists with patient education.
• Screens and documents patient calls determining the urgency of the problem; consults with provider regarding treatment and advises patient accordingly.
• Performs patient triage.
• Documents charts including returned phone calls, missed appointments or other clinical issues, with initials, date and time.
• Takes messages and assists providers with return phone calls.
• Calls in prescriptions per provider orders and protocols.
• Retrieves records and files/imports patient test results. Notifies patient of test results per provider direction thoroughly documenting patient outreach in a timely manner.
• Perform all required QCs (test and equipment)
• Preloads pertinent patient history in EMR.
• Performs tests as instructed (i.e., EKGs, lab, vision, hearing, PFT, non-stress).
• Administers allergy injections, medications, immunizations and other measured injectables per provider orders.
• Performs dressing applications and changes.
• Removes sutures.
• Performs venipuncture per provider orders.
• Prepares, cleans and stocks exam rooms.
• Schedules patient appointments and assists in scheduling patient tests.
• Prepares or performs pre-certifications and prior authorizations.
• Orders and maintains medical supplies.
• Orders and maintains vaccine inventory.
• Assists front office as needed.
• Completes general filing/scanning/importing
• Coordinates and completes paperwork/forms as directed related to referral, health/school/sports, immunizations, excused from/return to work/school, childcare and medication administration. Charts completion as required.
• Performs duties per scheduled hours arriving/leaving on time and completing assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrates flexibility in assisting with support/coverage within the practice network.
• Other duties as consistent with this role.

*For Specialty Practices: Performs appointment scheduling, procedure and/or surgery scheduling related activities based on department including ambulatory clinics in both IMG and HOD.

Job Requirements

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Maintain competency in those activities which contribute to ongoing professional development and those required by department/organization policy.
• Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize work to expedite patient care.

Education and Experience

• RN State of New Hampshire license.
• BLS/CPR, AED Certification Required (must be completed within 3 month of hire date)
• 3+ years nursing experience preferred

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values

Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Comp Range

$31.84 - $43.85

Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.