Advice Registered Nurse
Company: TAMALPAIS PEDIATRICS - A UCSF AFFILIATE
Location: Novato
Posted on: June 19, 2022
Job Description:
Job Summary:The Advice Registered Nurse functions as a primary
liaison between patient and physician, by phone or in person at
both the Novato and Larkspur clinic locations. 95% of job duties
required for this position is triage/ advice calls, and 5% of this
position requires in person patient care and MA support/
supervision. Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse
implements the entire nursing process to include assessment,
diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for patients and
provides quality patient care that is efficient, effective and
evidence based. - Collaborates with clinicians and staff in the
delivery of patient care. -Qualifications:
- CA RN license
- CPR (BLS) from the American Red Cross or American Heart
Association
- RN Degree -
- Minimum of 3-5 years of recent Telephone Triage, or ambulatory
or inpatient experience, preferably in Pediatrics
- Skill in speaking and writing English clearly and distinctly,
with appropriate grammar. Ability to interpret and describe patient
assessments and identify nursing interventions. Must have pleasant
and courteous telephone voice and manners.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team while
functioning independently, maintaining confidentiality in all
assignments, and showing initiative in identifying and solving
problems as they occur.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain composure when confronted by
difficult situations and to respond professionally.
- Possesses strong customer service skills to promote pleasant
and effective interactions with patients, staff, and doctors.
- Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with
administrators, physicians, peers, and the public.
- Skill in recognizing an emergency or high priority situation
and taking appropriate and immediate action.
- Familiarity with Nursing regulations and scope of
practice.
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively work with a
diverse team of individuals in group settings.
- Experience with various computer software, including Google
documents, Google Drive, internet
- Typing skills to prepare forms and correspondence with speed
and accuracy.
- Advanced clinical knowledge of medical diagnoses, procedures,
protocols, treatments, and terminology.
- Experience working with Electronic Medical/Health Records and
documenting electronically
- Able to sit at a computer terminal and use telephone headphones
for extended periods
- Able to work at both the Novato and Larkspur locationsJob
Duties:
- Performs comprehensive telephonic and portal-based patient
assessment, evaluation and advice
- Follows established clinical protocols/guidelines and provides
appropriate patient instructions.
- Completes patient forms and manages prescriptions as
needed
- Directs patient to appropriate levels of care based on
assessment -
- Provides health education to patients and their families.
- Completes medical documentation of telephonic assessment and
disposition in Electronic Health Record.
- Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills and crisis
management/intervention skills.
- Acts as a mentor as requested
- Administers oral, IM and subcutaneous medications and vaccines
to patients
- Provides support and limited supervision to Medical Assistants
as needed
- Participates in continuing education and
trainingBenefits:Tamalpais Pediatrics is a friendly and family
oriented pediatric office looking for the right person to join our
team as a long term employee. - We offer 401K, medical, dental,
vision, PTO and sick pay, paid holidays, -an employee assistance
program, and are closed most weekends.
Keywords: TAMALPAIS PEDIATRICS - A UCSF AFFILIATE, Novato , Advice Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Novato, California
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