Essential Job functions:

• Responsible for providing professional nursing care to the office patients in noncomplex situations under the supervision of Physician and Clinical Practice Manager or Clinical Coordinator.
• Delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SMG policy.
• Assumes accountability for the quality of care, which he/she has delivered including maintaining standard precautions.
• Maintains efficient patient flow.
• Collects lab specimens according to departmental guidelines. Accurately labels specimens.
• Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures. Documents appropriately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Assures all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care.
• Communicates & provides care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of the patient.
• Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.
• Schedules appointments appropriately and accurately according to department guidelines.
• Administers injections according to appropriate protocol. Documents injections accurately in HER
• Appropriately demonstrates telephone triage protocols and document in EHR.
• Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly.
• Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.
• Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR.
• Reviews and updates medication list in EHR. Demonstrates understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures. Accurately and completely documents known allergies in EHR.
• 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.
• Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.

General Job functions:

• Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.
• Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly.
• Checks and maintains logs for emergency equipment according to policy.
• Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned.
• Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.
• Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

• Vocational / Technical School / Diploma Program required. Associates 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 prioritize and organize multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• 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.

Travel: Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26.18 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an active LPN license for the state of New Jersey?

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person