About this opportunity
USA Health lists this Clinic RN - PE Surgery - Cardiovascular - Providence - USA Health Physicians Group opportunity in mobile, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities
Participates in direct patient care activities under the supervision of a physician or advanced practitioner.
Assesses patient health status by completing a nursing assessment and documents findings in the EMR.
Provides patient/caregiver/family education regarding all aspects of care.
Enters electronic orders into the EMR under the direction of a provider including new prescriptions, refills, diagnostic studies, laboratory tests, surgery, procedures, and referrals.
Participates with management in the development and initiation of practice-specific policies, protocols, and critical pathways
Contacts the patient/caregiver/family for all results and provides further education as directed by the provider. Documents interaction in the EMR.
Reviews all results for urgency and abnormality and escalates to provider for immediate attention.
Ensures clinic rooms an equipment are prepared for use as well as maintaining adequate supply inventory.
Assists with specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Prepares and obtains all medical records, radiology images, referring physician information prior to patients' appointments.
Uses standing orders and protocols to review patient results and provide instruction under the direction of a physician or advanced practitioner.
Performs telephone triage and assessment. Uses standing orders and approved protocols to educate and guide patients based on assessments. Notifies provider as needed and documents interactions in EMR.
Collaborates with care team to ensure smooth and effective transitions of care
Initiates CPR and other emergency measures per protocol
Covers other nursing roles within the department
Performs or delegates administrative duties
Assist with preauthorization work and obtaining appropriate certifications as needed, including patients' prescription authorizations.
Participates in quality initiatives, safety initiatives, process improvements, and research activities to improve patient outcomes, patient experience, and patient safety
Maintains professional growth and development in the nursing field and identified annual core competencies
Maintains patient records
Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
Related duties as assigned
Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing meeting the minimum standards set by the state of Alabama Required
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama Upon Hire Required
Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. HighExcellent verbal and written communication skills. High
Acts as a communication link between physicians, patients, and the healthcare team, utilizing high-level customer service skills. HighActs as a communication link between physicians, patients, and the healthcare team, utilizing high-level customer service skills. High
Maintains professionalism and empathy during all patient interactions HighMaintains professionalism and empathy during all patient interactions High
Ability to handle difficult patients and/or situations with professionalism MediumAbility to handle difficult patients and/or situations with professionalism Medium
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently. HighAbility to work as part of a team as well as independently. High
Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations HighMaintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations High
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer - minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
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Worksite address
mobile, AL, 36624, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.