Outpatient RN - Part-time (2) 10 hr shifts

Description

This is a part-time position covering two 10-hour shifts in our Outpatient Services Department.

Position Summary

Responsible for checking patient in, doing appropriate vital signs, weights and ordering doctor ordered testing. To maintain a consistent high standard of care. Responsible for checking charges in Cerner. Responsible for all outpatient therapies, ordering medications, making sure ordered tests get completed.

Essential Functions:

This list may not include all the duties assigned

1. Assures that the standards of operation of the department are in compliance with the standards   set by SCH.

2. Directs the overall activities to make sure everything runs smoothly on clinical days.

3. Follows doctors orders as he/she has ordered them and communicates with central scheduling for follow up appointments. 

4. Keeps up to date on in-services for new equipment.

5. Maintains levels in inventory with placing the proper supply requisition to material management within a timely manner. 

6. Maintains continued education hours. 

7. Using independent judgment within your limitations.

8. Participates as an active member of hospital committees as assigned.

9. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

10. Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department for proper paper work.

11. Able to work closely with others in positive ways.

12. Able to follow doctors orders for outpatient and make sure medications and labs are  given/taken correctly per orders.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned in this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and /or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education, Qualifications, Experience:

Must be a RN and must have experience in a clinical settings position. Must have interpersonal skills. Capable of mature and independent judgment.

Expectation of Service: 40 hours per week.

Physical Requirements: Occasional sitting, frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting/carrying 10-35 pounds; frequent reaching/grasping, twisting, pulling/pushing, occasional exposure to Sharp instruments.  Frequent exposure to equipment. Continuously writing in English and working irregular hours. 

Typical Working Conditions:

Risk of being exposed to blood borne diseases

Contact of patients under wide variety of circumstances

May be exposed to occasional different patient elements

Exposed to unpleasant elements (injuries and illness)

Subject to varying and unpredictable situations

Occasionally subjected to irregular hours 

May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases

May be exposed to hazardous body fluids and wastes

Subject to burns and cuts.

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary)

I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the content of this job description. I understand that this job description may be revised from time to time in the future by the Company in its discretion. I understand and agree that nothing in this job description should be construed as a contract of employment, and that employment with this Company is at-will meaning that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice, with or without cause, including, but not limited to termination, demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties and location of work. 

Requirements

Customer Service Skills: Associate has the ability to establish and maintain effective positive and professional working relationships with patients, families, healthcare team, co-workers and the public. Expresses alternative points of view while respecting others’ opinions in a fast paced environment. Works and communicates effectively and respectfully with persons of various multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and educational lels. Deals understandingly and tactfully with patients, families, healthcare team, co-workers and the public.