Health by Design is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in San Antonio, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Employment Type: Staff
Registered Nurse, TEMP OPENING – Primary Care
TEMPORARY Registered Nurse – Family Medicine/Primary Care Out-patient Clinic
Health by Design, a patient centered, health and wellness group in San Antonio, TX has an immediate need for a temporary Registered Nurse to work in several of our Primary Care Clinics. Will primarily be in clinic locations in Northwest San Antonio (1604 & IH-10), however this individual could travel to other locations as needed. Will provide care to adult and pediatric patients in an out-patient clinic setting. Prior experience working with both adult and pediatric patients is preferred, but not required. Will assist providers, triage patients, perform EKGs, administer injections, draw blood, etc. Our Ideal candidate will have great customer service skills and enjoy caring for patients of all ages! Temporary coverage is needed approximately August 12 – November 22, 2024. Our faith-based organization offers a supportive work environment, a Monday – Friday schedule (must be available between the hours of 7:00am – 5:00pm). NO late clinics, NO 12-hour shifts, NO major holidays! Apply directly for immediate consideration, email [email protected] or call Karen Hogan at #210-723-6733.
Essential Job Functions:
* Assesses, triages, plans, provides, and evaluates patient care for a designated shift or clinic ensuring execution of physician orders and in accordance with company policy and procedures
* May delegate work to licensed vocational nurse (LVN) or medical assistants (MA) (as needed and depending on locations)
* Assists physician with procedures, dressing changes, and administering medications
* Performs phlebotomy and other lab tests, monitors blood pressure, blood sugar, EKG and other vital measurements as ordered by the physician
* Coordinates with patients regarding scheduling office visits, follow up for test results, medication refills, referrals, and insurance issues
* Provides patient health and wellness education; informally and through the Health by Design Health and Nutritional Coaching Programs
* Administers allergy and other injections as ordered by patient’s personal physician or allergist per Health by Design policies and procedures
* Responds to a variety of medical emergencies that present to the clinic
* Documents patient care and codes visits appropriately in the patient electronic medical records
* Assists with coding and claims on patient encounters as needed under guidance of the charge nurse
* Assists the charge nurse as needed to maintain a functional clinic
* May function independently under standing orders when needed
* May serve as team leader in the absence of the Clinic Charge Nurse
* Serves as a steward for Health by Design philosophy and resources
* Attendance is an essential job function
* Performs necessary administrative responsibilities, to include, but not be limited to, answering phone calls and voicemails, scheduling appointments, scanning and faxing patient documents, to ensure optimal clinic workflow
Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred but will accept Associate Degree or Hospital Diploma with equivalent experience
Experience: Minimum of two years nursing experience (direct patient care)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
* Registered Nurse License in the state where services are provided
* BLS Certified
Required Skills:
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, and other employees
* Basic nursing skills to include the ability to respond to emergencies
* Basic mathematical skills
* Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
* Excellent computer skills with respect to working with an Electronic Medical Record
Preferred Skills:
* Computer skills to include, but not limited to, electronic medical records, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
* Ability to perform phlebotomy and other lab collections, EKGs, wound care, nebulizer treatments, allergy injections
* Ability to operate and maintain the clinic medical equipment
* After employee orientation, the above preferred skills will become required for the position
Physical Requirements:
* While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; talk; and hear
* Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
* May regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds