Registered Nurse- Urology- Allouez - Prevea Health

Job Description and Essential Functions



Job Title/Position: Registered Nurse



Job Classification: Direct/Indirect Patient Care/Clinical Support



Date of Analysis: 7/1/2013 Date of Revision/Review: 8/31/16

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Brief Description of Job Responsibilities:


* Telephone triage
* Give patients telephone advice using nursing judgment within the scope of license


* Communicate with providers about patient calls received
* Triage patients to the appropriate setting if there is a need to be seen
* Provide patient education
* Report test results to patients and instructs as to the appropriate follow-up
* Call in prescription refills as directed
* Assist in scheduling patients
* Communicate with hospitals and other offices as directed by providers
* Rooming patients
* Administer injections
* Review Health Maintenance measures and satisfy according to protocol
* Act as a liaison for providers
* Facilitate completion of forms as appropriate
* Complete prior authorizations paper/process as appropriate
* Oversees appointment bookings and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Maintains timely flow of patients
* Arranges for patient testing and admissions
* Formulates and updates patient care plans. Orders, prepares, and inspects patient's charts. Posts tests and examination results
* Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested

17.Screens patients for appropriate information. Instruct patients in collection of samples and tests.


* Assisting with procedures
* Perform vital signs and department specific screenings as applicable
* Maintains patient confidentiality
* Perform related work as required/ requested by the supervisor
* Other duties designated under the scope of licensure

23.Use of electronic medical record (EMR)



Specialized Responsibilities:



Performance Requirements:


* Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care.
* Knowledge of organizational policies, relations and procedures to administer patient care
* Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments and administer patient care
* Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
* Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide on-going patient care
* Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions
* Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence
* Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance
* Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
* Ability to maintain quality control standards
* Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
* Ability to interpret, adapts, and applies guidelines and procedures
* Ability to communicate clearly



Education/Experience/Certifications:


* RN with current Wisconsin license
* Current CPR Certification
* Previous experience working on an Electronic medical record



Non-Essential Duties: Other duties as assigned within scope of practice



Typical Working Conditions:

The typical working conditions are in a clinical environment dealing with multiple patients in a short period of time. This is a fast paced job that needs to be done with efficiency and precaution. They are susceptible to diseases dealing with patients.



Typical Physical Demands:


* Requires a full body range of motion with handling and lifting patients
* Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
* Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 35-40 lbs. (linens, supplies)
* Push and pull patients in wheelchairs occasionally with up to 75 lbs. of force
* Requires visual acuity correctable to 20/30 and hearing within normal range and color perception



Essential Functions/Physical Demands



Job Title/Position: Registered Nurse



Job Classification: Indirect Patient Care/Clinical Support







Frequency of activity required to perform the job

Never

(0% of work day)



Seldom

(1-10% of work day)

Occasional

(11-33% of work day)

Frequent

(34-66% of work day)

As Required

( Greater than 67% of work day)


Physical Requirements


Sit

x


Stand

x


Walk

x


Drive

x


Climb (Stairs/Ladders)

x


Bend (Neck)

x


Bend (Waist)

x


Squat

x


Kneel/Crawl

x


Twist/Turn (Neck)

x


Twist/Turn (Waist)

x


Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.

x


Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs.

x


Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs.

x


Lift/Carry 36-50 lbs.

x


Lift/Carry 51-75 lbs.

x


Lift/Carry 76-100 lbs.

x


Lift/Carry > 100 lbs.

x


Push/Pull up to 10 lbs.

x


Push/Pull 11-25 lbs.

x


Push/Pull 26-35 lbs.

x


Push/Pull 36-50 lbs.

x


Push/Pull 51-75 lbs.

x


Push/Pull 76-100 lbs.

x


Push/Pull > 100 lbs.

x


Reach (Above shoulder level)

x


Reach (Below shoulder level)

x


Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms)

x


Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms)

x


Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms)

x


Vision Requirements


Color Discrimination

x


Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/30 binocular)

x


Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/30 binocular)

x


Hearing Requirements


Hears Whispers < 3 feet

x


Hears Whispers 3-8 feet

x



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