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Job Description

Summit Health is hiring for a full time Lead RN to join our Endocrinology office located in Morristown, NJ. The Lead RN is responsible for:

• 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.
• Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures.
• Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.
• 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.
• Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.
• Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR. 
• 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.
• Appropriately demonstrates telephone triage protocols and document in EHR.
• Schedules appointments appropriately and accurately according to department guidelines.
• 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.
• 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.

General Job functions:

• Responsible for maintenance of staff and provider schedules in Shift Hound. Work with Office Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator to provide adequate staff coverage.
• Responsible for oversight of medical and office supplies and    ordering of supplies.
• Monitor employee performance of staff assigned to office. Discuss concerns and issues with Office Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Practice Manager.
• Responsible for addressing and resolving patient complaints/issues. Communicate issues and resolution to Providers, Office Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Practice Manager. Bring concerns expressed by providers to Office Supervisor/Clinical Practice Manager.
• Notify Office Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Practice Manager of any potential health and safety hazards in the office. Responsible to place and follow through on Facilities/IT work orders related to the office setting.
• Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.
•  Other job duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• New Jersey State Nursing License and BLS certification required.
• 0 – 1 years experience. 2-4 years experience prefe