TCHP REGISTERED NURSE

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Lookout Heights (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a registered nurse to interview patients, document in the EMR, and record vital signs as needed for physician evaluation.

You will assist physicians during examinations, manage monitoring devices, and provide patient education while ensuring safety and comfort in a fast-paced clinical setting. A current RN license and BLS are required, BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN preferred; AD and Diploma nurses hired.
• 3 years RN experience preferred.
• Licensed RN by State Board; BLS certification required.
• Proficient with Centricity EMR and basic Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients, document in EMR, record vital signs.
• Follow physician orders, inform patients of test results and education.
• Document nursing history and plan patient education.
• Abstract patient records via EMR and perform chart prep as needed.
• Respond to emergencies per nursing standards; maintain crash cart and defibrillator.

Skills

Defibrillator

Blood pressure monitor

EKG equipment

Treadmill

Centricity EMR

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Centricity EMR

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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