Physician Office Nurse
Company: WellSpan Health
Location: Chambersburg
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Location: 59 North Seventh Street Chambersburg, PA
17201Schedule: Days - Mon - FriJob DescriptionUnder the general
supervision of the Clinical Nursing Coordinator and/or the Practice
Manager or Provider, provides safe, therapeutic and efficient care
and services to patients. Assists in direct patient care, performs
treatments, administers medications (if qualified and appropriately
supervised), and instructs patients and their families in
appropriate care, as directed by their provider. Is an active team
participant in the patient-centered practice, by aiding in the
development of office workflows that support patient centered
care.Duties and ResponsibilitiesReferences employer requirements
and specifications for treatment and procedures utilizing the
unique electronic health record platform and executes these as
documented.Assists providers with examinations, procedures and
other processes related to direct patient care. Obtains and
documents reason for visit, patient personal health history,
patient vital signs including pain scale with duration and
subjective/objective findings as appropriate. Prepares patient for
scheduled procedures by assuring patient is undressed and
appropriately gownedCollects specimens as directed by Provider
and/or as directed in employer specifications. Accurately and
reliably follows DOT and other regulatory protocols as applicable
in performing drug and alcohol testing. Uses appropriate equipment
and protocols for collecting, handling specimens, processing the
Custody and Control forms, labeling and preparing for
transportation to lab including proper identification, storage
procedures and techniques.Considers the perspectives and needs of
both the employer as well as the patient when delivering care and
incorporates both in the overall experience delivery. Embraces the
priorities of timeliness, accuracy, reliability and communication
in every element of the patient and employer encounter.Ensures all
patient care areas are kept clean, tidy and are adequately stocked
with unexpired supplies and medications.Handles and stores
instruments, equipment, and supplies appropriately. Assesses
sterility of equipment, operational effectiveness, ensures they are
intact, and supplies are available.Participates as assigned in
routine calibrations, inspections, and other quality
controls.Completes necessary documentation and paperwork in a
timely manner and facilitates scheduling of appointments for
patients who are ordered diagnostic or additional therapeutic
services.Maintains patient records to ensure an accurate and
thorough record of the patient's medical treatment.Adheres to
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of
1996.Physician Office Nurse (Occupational Health - East)Under the
direct supervision of a Physician/APC, prepares and administers
vaccines, and injectable medications, as prescribed and as
competencies permit. Utilizes the Six Rights of Medication
Administration. Asks prescribed screening questions, identifies
risks and contraindications, questions and observes for appropriate
responses or adverse reactions.Documents all treatments provided,
and education given to patient effectively.As certified competent
to do so, performs basic office procedures, examinations, and/or
tests ordered by the Physician/APC and/or as specified by the
employer (i.e. EKGs, Audiograms, PFT's, Urine Drug Screens, Breath
Alcohol Screens, PPD admin and read, ear lavage, vision tests
etc.).Provides health care information materials and reviews with
patient and family members as directed by Physician/APC (i.e. VIS
sheets etc.).Under the direction of the Physician/APC, tracks,
reviews, and monitors the follow-up of diagnostic test results to
ensure the Physician/APC have verified and the patient has been
notified. Relays information to patient from the provider regarding
results and follow-up instructions.Independently able to perform
clerical functions and competency with the Systoc EMR
system.Performs front desk functions in addition to nursing
functions including registration of patients in EMR system,
referral of patients, discharge of patients clerically, faxing,
scanning, emailing results to employers. Ability to answer phones
in the clinic and schedule appointments.Obtains basic health
information from patient/family members to review with
Physician/APC or clinical resource person at the time of the visit
or over the phone. Uses this information to assist Physician/APC in
determining the urgency for care or an alternative venue for care
for patients with acute problems, should access not be readily
available at the practice.Gives basic care information to
patients/family members per provider guidelines and
instructions.Uses Universal Precautions with every patient and
visitor encounter.Required Experience/EducationNotes:Other
combinations of formal education, training and experience may be
considered.Minimum Experience:1 year of Medical Practice
experienceMinimum Education:Certificate of completion (degree or
diploma) from an accredited LPN programRequired
Certification:Current LPN license in PA; Basic Life Support (BLS)
certificationPhysical Demands:Prolonged periods of
standing/walkingOccasional sedentary workLifts supplies, files and
equipmentOccasionally lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers
patientsPeriodic reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling,
crouching
Keywords: WellSpan Health, Germantown , Physician Office Nurse, Healthcare , Chambersburg, Maryland
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