ChristianaCare is currently seeking a full-time RN for our Primary Care Practice located in North East, MD. The primary location for this position is our North East, MD practice, but this person will also provide telephone triage support for our primary care practice located in Elkton, MD.
Work Schedule
- Monday - Friday
- Day shift
- No weekends or holidays
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrates knowledge & skills necessary to provide care appropriate to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients virtually or on-site within the practice, including knowledge of growth development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs and provide care needed
- Participates in a relationship-based care approach to care delivery
- Performs Nurse Visits such as Annual Wellness Visits, Advance Care Planning and Transitional Care Management calls and disease management
- Performs point of care tests, EKG's and other tests as directed by clinicians
- Triages walk-in patients and ensures appropriate disposition
- Answers and responds to telephone messages under the direction of the provider
- Assists providers in examinations or procedures
- Functions as a liaison between patients, physicians and staff to provide accurate communication
- Collaborates with team members to provide a smooth, organized and efficient flow of patients
- Responds to patient crises situations
- Assures adequate coverage within unit when needed
- Provides patient education and wellness counseling
- Performs medication history
- Supports the work of LPN and/or MA
- Assists with staff education and evaluation of clinical competencies for new and existing employees (MA & LPN)
- Assists with orientation of new personnel to ensure that they are properly trained to support patient and provider.
- Performs chart audits or has designee assist with chart audits
- Randomly shadows clinical support staff to ensure appropriate care is provided
- Supports the site by acting as the liaison for JCAHO, POCT, Tracer monitor for Safe Practice Behavior Monitoring (SPBM) tools & JCAHO Tracers
- Administration of medications, monitoring of vital signs, and performing routine treatments and procedures prescribed by the physician when needed.
- Keeps current with policies and procedures and participates in quality improvement activities.
- Participates in special projects
- Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Education and Experience Requirements
- A graduate of a state approved or National League of Nursing accredited School of Nursing.
- Two years' experience as a RN, physician office experience preferred.
- BSN preferred; ADN considered with agreement of completion of BSN in 3 years.
Special Requirements
- Current RN licensure in the State of Maryland
- BLS certification required
Qualified candidates should apply online and attach a current resume for consideration.
