Summit Health · 3 hours ago
Registered Nurse or LPN - Internal / Family Medicine
Morristown, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$40.38/hr - $50.48/hr
0+ years expSummit Health is a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and delivering connected care. The Registered Nurse (RN) will be an integral partner in a multidisciplinary care team, providing individualized patient care and coordinating with healthcare professionals to ensure quality outcomes.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
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
Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned
Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Associates degree required
New Jersey State Nursing License and BLS certification required
0 – 1 years experience
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
2-4 years experience preferred
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life
Disability
Vision
FSA coverages
401k savings plan
Company
Summit Health
Summit Health helps patients with all of their primary care and specialty care needs.
1001-5000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Marchitto, AuD
Chief Operating Officer
Christine Masterson
Chief Medical Officer New York South Region
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