Registered Nurse, Primary Care at Home - ChristianaCare
Elkton, MD 21921
About the Job
ChristianaCare is currently seeking a full-time RN for our Primary Care practice in Elkton, MD. This nurse will provide quality, safe, evidenced-based nursing care to achieve optimum outcomes both independently and as a valued team member of the practice. The nurse will follow the Nursing Process when providing patient care.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday
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, Patient self-management for Chronic Disease education such as, HTN, HF. COPD, DM
- Hospital Follow up / Transitional Care Management calls.
- Performs point of care tests, EKG’s and other tests as directed by clinicians.
- Triages walk-in patients and ensures appropriate disposition if on site.
- Triages calls and respond to pool messages under the direction of the provider.
- Assists providers in examinations or procedures if on site.
- 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.
- Updates medication history
- 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.
- 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 at home visits to assess patients needs and provide education.
- Assists patient with care coordination.
- 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
- RN license or eligible for licensure in the state Maryland
- 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:
- BLS certification required
****Proof of a valid driver’s license and active auto insurance is required.
Qualified candidates should apply online and attach a current resume.
ChristianaCare Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
ChristianaCare Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Source : ChristianaCare
