Float Registered Nurse - Azura

Purpose and scope

Principal duties and responsibilities

• Assists in the performance of patient care: Rooms patients, obtains weight, vital signs, BMI, patient history, collection of specimens, assists practitioners with procedures, complete forms, requisitions and consents as required, documents in EMR
• Able to elicit medical information from patients including but not limited to health history, medication changes, chief complaint and other pertinent health information.
• Records and documents health information accurately, appropriately, and timely on a consistent basis.
• Preps chart for patient office appointments, including retrieving labs, tests, imaging, and hospital notes.
• Requests records on all new patients, if needed.
• Administers injections as ordered by provider, if applicable
• Demonstrates accurate, timely, and efficient follow through with pharmacy refills, scheduling outgoing orders and referrals, obtaining, reporting, and tracking lab results, leaving phone messages, and distributing faxes in accordance with clinic policies, procedures, and provider guidance
• Responsible for daily stocking of equipment and supplies in assigned rooms.
• Able to identify and notifies provider of critical changes to patient’s status.
• Prepares and closes medical records accurately, appropriately, and timely on consistent basis.
• Answers patient questions regarding procedures and medications as appropriate within scope of practice.
• Add to top where it says demonstrates.
• Knowledge of all patient programs and scheduling process for all programs such as: chronic kidney disease education, nutrition, and other patient-related classes.
• Communicates information in an accurate, concise, and timely and professional manner.
• Travels to various locations as scheduled.
• Coverage for other medical assistants as needed
• Follows all processes and procedures uniformly.
• Follows HIPAA and other privacy policies and assures confidentiality of information in written and verbal communications.
• Accepts responsibility for individual actions and judgments.
• Conducts all activities in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and practice policies and procedures.
• Escalates issues to supervisor for resolution, as necessary.
• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state, and federal laws, and regulations.
• Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical demands and working conditions

Supervision

• None

Education

• High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification or licensure as required by state.

Experience and required skills

• 1 – 2 years’ related experience preferred, but not required.
• Medical office experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, physicians and other health care team members in order to foster optimal quality of outpatient care.
• Intermediate computer skills and experience with electronic medical office systems such as electronic medical records, scheduling programs, credit card machines, manage phone systems standard office equipment and any new technology that arises.
• Bilingual ability preferred.

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.

Hourly Rate: $42-63

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors