Outpatient Registered Nurse - Temp Position

We are hiring for Registered Nurses to join our team in the Livingston, NJ area. We are seeking candidates who are a team player, organized, and someone who is both reliable and responsible. If you feel you are a good fit for this position based on the below information, apply today!

Please note: this is an in person position!

What's in it for you?

• Dental, health, vision
• Weekly Pay
• PTO

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (no evenings, no weekends)

Job Type: Contract to hire

Job Title: Registered Nurse (Outpatient)

Pay: $40-53/hr

Available Location(s): Livingston, NJ

Specialty: Dermatology

Overview

• Assist the physician and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and physician access.
• Function as the liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.
• Maintains efficient patient flow.
• Delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SMG policy.
• Collects lab specimens according to departmental guidelines. Accurately labels specimens.
• Perform Point of Care testing, EKG's and phlebotomy as applicable
• Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures.
• Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.
• Manage Nurse Visit schedule. Prepares pertinent information needed.
• Perform patient intake, check-in/check-out as needed
• Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly.
• Assures all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care.
• Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.
• Manages Clinical Nurse/Assigned inbox
• Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR.
• Administers injections according to appropriate protocol. Documents injections accurately in EHR. Administers VIS sheets.
• Perform patient outreach to satisfy quality measures (BP checks, vaccinations)
• Coordinates and facilitates daily huddles
• Appropriately demonstrates telephone triage protocols and document in EHR.
• Schedules appointments appropriately and accurately according to department guidelines.
• Identify and schedule annual visits as applicable
• Monitor daily hospital discharge list. Collaborate with Care Management for TCM appropriate visits.
• Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.
• Reviews and updates medication list in EHR. Demonstrates understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures. Accurately and completely documents known allergies in EHR.
• Initiates and follows through with prior authorization requests, DME orders, home health referrals
• Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
• Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
• Checks and maintains logs for emergency equipment according to policy.
• Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.
• Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly.
• Actively participates in pilot programs

Requirements:

• Associates degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• New Jersey State Nursing License and BLS certification required.
• 0 - 1 years experience. 2-4 years experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills.
• Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
• Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.
• Experience with patient care equipment preferred.
• Experience with EHR, Practice Management System and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred.

Apply today!!

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