What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES P A?
Title: Registered Nurse
Report: Clinical Manager
Location: Newark, DE – Vascular Access Center
Position Type: Full time, 32 hours, Non-Exempt
Company Summary
Nephrology Associates, P.A. is the largest single specialty practice caring for patients with kidney disease and hypertension in the State of Delaware and Cecil County, MD.
Established in 1974, Nephrology Associates has earned the trust of patients and the respect of the local medical community for nearly five decades. Our board-certified nephrologists and mid-level providers are experts in the management of hypertension, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, end-stage renal disease, kidney transplantation, kidney stones, and other kidney-related disorders.
Position Summary
Nephrology Associates in Newark DE office is looking for an RN who has at least 2 continual years of experience in a critical care setting and/or Interventional lab.
Key Responsibilities
To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
Patient Care Activities
- Perform pre-procedure evaluation
- Intraprocedural monitoring and post procedural recovery
- Administration of pain and sedation medication
- Work as part of the Interventional team to ensure safe and efficient patient care
Telephone Responsibilities
- Call patients to confirm appointments, make follow-up calls and answer questions.
- Consult physician as required and communicate physician instructions to patient.
- Obtains verbal consents over the phone from patients with POA
EHR
- Review EHR clinical charts including lab values, studies ordered and hospitalizations, notify physician if needed.
- Accurately and consistently enter information into patient charts according to our center’s policies.
- Collect patient records from external EHR systems.
Other
- Coordinate scheduling with office staff and providers.
- Assist patients and physicians as needed
- Provide patient education; review discharge instructions with patients.
- Advocate for patients in regard to understanding discharge instructions, medication changes or studies requested by the physician.
- Maintain supplies and equipment
- Provide back-up to scheduling department as needed.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Flexibility to alter hours to meet the needs of the schedule required.
Education and Experience Requirements
- A graduate of a state approved or National League of Nursing accredited School of Nursing
- Current state licensure required.
- Current ACLS Certification required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Occasional travel to our office in Milford to meet the needs of the practice.
- Work consistent with HIPPA and OSHA regulation.
- General knowledge of nursing and health care terminology.
- Excellent patient care skills.
- Effectively communicate with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to cope with stressful situations, providing compassionate care to patients, their families, and colleagues.
- Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and hygiene practices are required.
- Must be able to perform CPR.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- May require extended periods of walking and standing.
- Must be able to support up to 75 pounds to reposition, transfer, and ambulate patients safely.
- Requires the ability to push wheelchair-bound patients.
- Able to carry up to 45lbs frequently, and 50lbs occasionally.
- Able to bend, stoop, and reach frequently.
- High level of manual dexterity and visual acuity is required.
- Adequate hearing is required for communication, cues indicating patient status, and medical equipment alarms.
Benefits
In addition to good working conditions and competitive pay, Nephrology Associates, P.A. offers employee benefits program that helps our associates stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. As part of this commitment, we constantly strive to offer you a range of benefit plans to help you focus on improving and maintaining your health. In addition, other benefits such as 401(k) are also offered.
Nephrology Associates, P.A. does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other status protected under law.