RN Clinics - Cardiovascular Surgery Clinical Rounding Assistant

Benefits

As a Registered Nurse with Lutheran Medical Group, you’ll join a team and be a part of a culture that's dedicated to providing top quality care to our patients. Our full-time employees enjoy a robust benefits package which may include health insurance, 401(k), licensure/certification reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and student loan assistance for eligible roles.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the clinic setting provides high-quality patient care through routine nursing duties, clinical assessments, and collaboration with healthcare providers. This role involves administering treatments, performing diagnostic testing, triaging patient concerns, and delivering patient education. The RN demonstrates professionalism, ethical clinical behavior, and respect for patient rights while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA regulations. Strong critical thinking, communication, and time management skills are essential for success in this role.

• Essential Functions
• Assesses patients during the intake process, documenting symptoms, medical history, and medications in the electronic medical record while identifying potential concerns and initiating appropriate care plans.
• Administers medications and treatments, including vaccines, oral medications, and inhalation therapies, adhering to protocols and safety standards.
• Performs diagnostic ancillary testing such as lab draws and EKGs and assists providers during medical and surgical procedures.
• Triages patient concerns via telephone or in-person interactions, providing recommendations or escalating concerns to the appropriate care team member.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure seamless care delivery and a supportive patient experience.
• Creates and delivers patient education on disease processes, treatment plans, and medication management to promote understanding and adherence.
• Maintains a sanitized clinical environment by adhering to infection control protocols and properly disposing of hazardous materials such as needles and medications.
• Reviews and updates clinic logs, including sample, narcotics, expiration, refrigerator, and vaccine logs, ensuring compliance with clinic policies.
• Coordinates follow-up care by responding to patient portal messages, returning phone calls, and addressing test results such as labs, imaging, or medication refills by the end of each day.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans, advocating for patient health and well-being.