Job Overview:

The Registered Nurse assists the physician practice manager and nurse practitioner in various aspects of medical treatment and testing in accordance with their practice act. Functions include being part of the patient care team in efforts to achieve goals established for both the individual patient and the clinical service. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments ie damaged floors, walls, ceiling tiles, unsecured areas, and medical errors. The RN will triage calls, support with minor procedures, perform case management work. As the new infusion drugs are procured for the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis, this RN role will become vital with education and tracking for these medications.

Qualifications:

Required:

• New Jersey RN License
• BLS Certification approved by AHA
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience
• Additional experience may be required based upon specific practice needs

Preferred:

• BA/BS/BSN degree
• Experience in Neurology
• Bilingual a plus

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• New Jersey RN License
• BLS Certification approved by AHA

Scheduling Requirements:

• Monday - Friday
• Full-Time

Essential Functions:

• Administers immunizations and injections as directed by physician
• Assists physician in examination and treatment of patients and in all special procedures including minor surgery, as required
• Assists the physician with patients, including preparing patients and the examination rooms, taking initial medical history for the chart, taking vital signs, making lab and X-ray appointments, and explaining the preparations to the patients and documenting same
• Assists with the preparation of equipment and aid physician during treatment examination and testing of patients in accordance with nursing standards
• Handles all prescription refills and call ins to pharmacies and patients
• Maintains and keeps examination rooms and treatment areas, clean including washes and dries instruments used, and prepares sterilization as required. Keeps examination rooms properly stocked with supplies
• Maintains lab log book and record of OSHA related logs
• Maintains medical inventories according to established par levels, orders supplies, checks deliveries for accuracy, reconciles discrepancies, reviews bills for accuracy, and submits bills to Practice Manager or Assistant Office Manager
• Other duties may consist of notifying patients of lab results administering injectable medications prescribed by the physician in house lab work and specimen preparations for microscope
• Performs laboratory and diagnostic procedures ie venipunctures urinalysis glucose and hemoglobin assessments and preparation of lab specimens and forwards to appropriate lab for processing
• Provides general nursing care to patients. Handles medical problems, treatments and diagnoses and follows medical directions given by the physician
• Provides scheduling or general problem issues to Practice Manager and operational issues to the Director of Operations
• Receives and handles phone calls as directed by physician
• Removes lab reports from printer and attaches to chart for MD to review
• Removes sutures, cleans wounds, and applies dressings as directed by physician
• Responsible for interpretation and implementation of physician orders
• Responsible for medical education needs of patients
• Responsible for proper handling and storage of all medications stored in the office Periodically checks expiration dates on inhouse medications and immunizations
• Reviews scheduled patients charts for all documents obtain documents if absent
• Updates abnormal pap recall system

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.