Cardiac and Float Office Nurse, Heywood Medical Group, 20 Hours, Days

Overview

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Hours: 20 Hours, Days

 

Job Summary

Under the direction of Management, Provider (Physician or APP) and/or nursing lead (if applicable), incumbent is responsible for assisting with patient care and triage. Must participate in customer service and patient satisfaction initiatives.  Must learn and perform new standards and processes as they are implemented and complete any assigned training.  Other duties and locations as assigned.  See full description below.

The Cardiac and Office Float nurse will be provided with dedicated time to devote to each of these specialties. The cardiac component entails obtaining an accurate medical history and prepping the patient for a pharmaceutical stress test, which includes explaining the procedure, risks, and complications. The nurse is responsible for administering intravenous medications to simulate a physical stress test and will then monitor the patient’s vital signs, EKG rhythm, and other parameters. They will ensure the patient’s safety and terminate the test when appropriate. The nurse will utilize facility protocols and ACLS algorithms in the event of a medical emergency. The office float nurse will provide coverage for both primary care and specialty medical office settings. The nurse will be responsible for telephone triage, patient assessments and treatments, following medication monitoring protocols, communication with insurance companies, and medication administration among other assigned duties.

 

 

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Clinical duties include: patient care, telephone triage, patient education, obtaining and recording patient health information including vitals and injections
• Communicate normal and abnormal lab results with patients and communicate clinical plan and significance
• Completes tasks associated with clinical inbox/ practice buckets (personal, practice referral, medical record and others assigned) proficiently and in a timely manner
• Queues orders and prescriptions as directed and according to practice procedure
• Utilizes MassPat/Prescription Monitoring program as directed and according to practice procedure
• Competently manages provider controlled substance registry program as directed and according to practice procedure
• Prepare forms and educational materials as directed by Provider to be communicated to and/or mailed to patients
• Provide mentoring to other clinical staff (such as Medical Assistants)
• Rooming patients and begin basic documentation for medical provider: Performs Phlebotomy services and administers vaccines
• Performs basic office laboratory procedures such as urinalysis, urine culture, hematocrit, sed rate, mono spot, pregnancy tests, throat cultures and related procedures
• Coordinates patient flow and prepares patient for examination.  Takes and records vital signs and EKG’s.  Documents intake assessment.  Assists physician and others in clinical procedures as required or directed
• Manage State Vaccine program under the direction of the Nurse Manager.
• Obtains necessary prior- authorizations for ordered medications, procedures and diagnostic studies as required or directed
• Maintains records, reports, logs and other statistical information as required or directed
• Instruments and equipment are prepared and sterilized according to procedure to support infection control
• Processes Medical Records incoming and outgoing according to practice guidelines and regulations
• Maintains assigned office and/or clinical supplies.  Assures accurate inventory of supplies based on approved levels.  Rotates stock as required.  Initiates requisitions for re-supply or special items
• Performs a variety of clerical functions to support office such as answering telephone, scheduling  in office appointments, taking messages accurately and routing appropriately, ,and related duties as required or directed
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, training and seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of quality improvement in daily operations
• Respects diverse views and approaches, and contributes in maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors
• Provide coverage when needed at other locations within Heywood Medical Group
• All other duties and locations as assigned

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