This nursing post focuses on providing professional care to clinic patients under the direction of a physician, following established policies and procedures. The role involves promoting health, maintaining wellness, and managing illnesses for patients, particularly those who are acutely ill. It suits a nurse with experience in an OBGYN setting.
Responsibilities
Create a caring and healing environment for patients and families
Assess patients' general condition, particularly the acutely ill, and ensure needs are met
Maintain confidentiality regarding the clinic, its patients, and employees
Accurately document all patient observations, treatments, procedures, patient/family responses, medication dispensed or prescribed, and hospital data in the medical record
Assist in lab tracking, pap smear follow-up auditing, and missing tickets (Non-US or DEXA)
Promote wellness by providing patient education materials and communicating physicians' advice and instructions on self-care
Coordinate patient care by triaging patient phone calls regarding urgency of appointments and scheduling hospital admissions
Assist with patient inquiries/concerns regarding medical care, medication instructions, and prescription call-ins promptly, courteously, and efficiently
Communicate with pharmacy when needed
Timely and accurately maintain required reports, logs, and records
Coordinate care with hospital, home health services, hospice, or other institutional settings per provider's order
Obtain discharge summaries from the hospital and other facilities as needed for coordination of care
Accurately complete office/hospital charge tickets or assist assigned coder
Adhere to infection control/safety guidelines
Administer medications according to Medication Administration policy
Administer immunizations and injections after reviewing immunization records, potential allergic reactions, and identifying/reviewing side effects and treatments
Perform venipunctures, capillary punctures, specimen collection/preparation/testing, and other lab functions as requested
Communicate with and assist physicians, patients, and coworkers in a professional and courteous manner
Perform clinical and non-clinical duties assigned by Supervisor
Assist in other physician areas as assigned by Supervisor
Report to work on a regular and consistent basis
Demonstrate current competencies applicable to the job position
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of practical/vocational nursing program
Minimum of two years' clinical experience, preferably in a hospital or office practice setting
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Current Georgia LPN or RN licensure
Current BLS/CPR Certification
Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in performing clinical skills
Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality
Knowledge of medical charge reporting/records
Skill in appropriate assessment and assistance techniques
Skill in appropriate use of universal precautions, safe workplace, and confidentiality methods
Skill in health information management by appropriately charting patient data
Skill in utilization of tact
Skill in use of computer
Ability to perform independently within department's policies and procedures
Ability to exercise professionalism in dealing with all levels of personnel, patients, and patients' families
Ability to communicate clearly
Ability to work effectively as a team member with physicians and other staff
Ability to respond to changing demands in a flexible manner
Benefits
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) / Profit Sharing
Important Details
Schedule: 40 hours per week
Work location: In person
Relocation: Required before starting work in Savannah, GA 31405
About the Company
Savannah OBGYN provides professional nursing care to clinic patients under the direction of physicians.
