ChristianaCare is currently seeking a full-time RN for our Primary Care Practice located in the Medical Practice Building on the Union Hospital campus in Elkton, MD. This RN supports a growing team of 2 physicians and 4 nurse practitioners.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• Day shift (8:30am-4:30pm)
• No weekends or holidays

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge & skills necessary to provide care appropriate to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients virtually or on-site within the practice, including knowledge of growth development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs and provide care needed.
• Participates in a relationship-based care approach to care delivery.
• Performs Nurse Visits such as Annual Wellness Visits, Transitional Care Management calls and chronic disease patient self management education.
• Performs point of care tests, EKG’s and other tests as directed by clinicians.
• Triages walk-in patients and ensures appropriate disposition.
• Answers and responds to telephone messages under the direction of the provider.
• Assists providers in examinations or procedures.
• Functions as a liaison between patients, physicians and staff to provide accurate communication.
• Collaborates with team members to provide a smooth, organized and efficient flow of patients.
• Responds to patient crises situation.
• Provides patient education and wellness counseling.
• Performs medication history.
• Supports the work of LPN and/or MA.
• Assists with staff education and evaluation of clinical competencies for new and existing employees (MA & LPN).
• Assists with orientation of new personnel to ensure that they are properly trained to support patient and provider.
• Performs chart audits or has designee assist with chart audits.
• Randomly shadows clinical support staff to ensure appropriate care is provided.
• Supports the site by acting as the liaison for JCAHO, POCT, Tracer monitor for Safe Practice Behavior Monitoring (SPBM) tools & JCAHO Tracers.
• Administration of medications, monitoring of vital signs, and performing routine treatments and procedures prescribed by the physician when needed.
• Keeps current with policies and procedures and participates in quality improvement activities.
• Participates in special projects.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience Requirements

• A graduate of a state approved or National League of Nursing accredited School of Nursing.
• Two years’ experience as a RN, physician office experience preferred.
• BSN preferred; ADN considered with agreement of completion of BSN in 3 years.

Special Requirements

• Current RN licensure in the State of Maryland
• BLS certification required

Qualified candidates should apply online and attach a current resume for consideration.

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