02190 FLMG Rockmart Immediate Care 1650 Chattahoochee Dr - Immediate Care
Full time
Yes
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Schedule is conducive to a normal Urgent Care work schedule
Pay Range
$47.50 - $71.25
Major Responsibilities:
- Providesdiagnosisandtreatmentforcommonacuteillnesses,preventionandmaintenancecaretopatientswithstablechronicillnesses and performs interim physicalexams for healthypatients within nurseprotocol.
- NurseProtocolmeansawrittendocumentmutuallyagreeduponandsignedbyanurseandLicensedMDwherethephysician delegates tothenursetheauthority toperform certain medicalacts
- Separatespatientswithsuspectedinfectiousdiseasessuchastuberculosisandvaricella-zosterfromwellpatientsbyimmediatelyplacing theminexamroomutilizingpersonalprotectiveequipmentandconfidentiallycommunicatingtheconditiontootherclinicalstaff.
- Elicits appropriatepresent and past medicalhistoryand reviewof symptoms.
- Performsappropriatephysicalexaminationandordersappropriatediagnosticstudies. Discriminates between normaland abnormalfindings in historyand physical.
- Establishesthe appropriate differential diagnosis.
- Assessesthestabilityofchronicillnessandcompliancewithpresenttherapy;monitorscomplicationofdiseaseortherapy. Establishesappropriatetreatment planand assessesneed forhospitalizationorphysicianintervention.
- Determines timing for followup and orders appropriatereferrals.
- Counsels regarding health promotion and diseaseprevention and provides anticipated guidanceas appropriate.
ProvidesHealthEducationtoPatients
- Educatespatientonwaystoimprove,promoteandmaintainhealthstatusincludingprovidingeducationalinformationondisease,self- care practices and positive lifestyle choices.
- Assesseslearningreadinessandcapabilitiesofpopulationorindividuals;tailorseducationtomeetage,developmentalandeducational needs.
- Prioritizes learning needs and documents them accordingly.
- Ensures that timeframeand subject matter is appropriatefor target audience/individual.
- Utilizesappropriateteachingmaterials(handouts,demonstrationandaudiovisuals)anddocumentuse;documentspatientlearning outcomes.
- Initiates, designs andcompletes educationalprograms for patients, targetaudiences andfamilies.
- Maintains accurate records, medication lists and documentation of care follow up for administrative purposes and reimbursement of services.
- Adheresto policy andprocedure fordocumentationof records.
- Maintainsappropriate level of documentationto promote/supportlevel of complexity whencomparedagainst/to service fee charges.
- Reviewsandupdatesproblemlistatleastonannualvisit/episodicvisitbypatientandinitiatesproblemandmedicationlistonnew patients.
- Documents phonecalls with patients and specialists.
- Documents visitin concise, clear, logicaland legible manner.
- Accepts after hour calls and handles after hours problem (on arotating schedule).
MaintainsCompetenceinClinicalPractice
- Identifies knowledgeand skills needed through self-assessment and peer review.
- Participatesina variety of educationactivitiestomaintainandincrease competency.
- Utilizescontinuingeducationasabasisforexpandingmedicalknowledgeandimprovingclinicalskillandincorporatestheseintodaily practice.
- ParticipatesinandcompletesannualeducationalrequirementsforFloydMedicalCenterand/orthePrimaryCareNetwork. Approved toorder and administer flu vaccines for off-sitelocations.
ManagementResponsibilities
- Supervisesandinterveneswithclinicalissuesandsupports/directstriagebyclinicalstaffwhennecessary. Implements clinicaleducation and training ofclinicalstaffwhen necessary.
- Providesconstructivefeedbackasitrelatestoperformance,patientflowandpatientissues. Providesinservicesand clinicaleducationforstaffmembersonasneeded basis.
- Available for feedback on callback andtriage issues as needed.
- Identifiesbarrierstopatientcareflow/deliveryandassistswithimplementingcorrectiveaction. Serves as rolemodelfor patient interaction.
- Workscollaboratively withhealthcare teammembersto ensure continuity of care andcomplete delivery of prescribedcare.
- Adherestothedrugprotocolswhicharereviewedannually,developedbythesupervisingphysicianincollaborationwiththeNP.Prescribes within thepracticeagreement agreed on bythedelegating physician 100% ofthetime
- Ensuresupdated and accuratepracticeagreement eachyearasset forthinstatestatutesforprescribing authority
- Demonstratesregardforthedignityandrespectofallpatients,families,guestsandrepresentativesofotherorganizationsand coworkers,volunteers and medicalstaffin support ofthepractice/organization mission.
- Codes radiologic procedures accurately.
- Maintains patient and practice confidentiality.
- Representsthe practice positively andconsistently displaysa caringattitude.
- Conducts allactivities with respectfor patient/customer rights andexpectations.
- Followsestablishedsafety precautionsandproceduresinperformingdutiesto ensure a safe environment.
- Regularlyperformstasksinaccordancewithpolicyandprocedureincludingsafeuseofequipmentandmachinesandappropriate use/wear ofpersonalprotectiveequipment and other safelyequipment.
- Completes all required safety in service updates.
QualityandPerformanceImprovement
- Completesdutiestimelyandpromotesfinancialviabilitythroughtheprovisionofservicesatareasonablecostandefficientutilizationof products, supplies, equipment and time.
- Activelyparticipatesincontinuingeducation,professionalmembershipsandotherscholarlyandcommunityoutreachandmarketing activitiestoenhancetheNProleand imageofnursing inallaspectsofpatient,communityand professionalrelations.
- Completescompetencychecklistsandunitspecificrecommendations Completes unit and departmentalannualskills checklists
- Completesannualtrainingongenerating,preparingand/orsubmittingaccuraterequestsforreimbursementfromFederalHealthCare programs for professional services
- Utilizescontinuingeducationto expandmedical knowledge andimprove clinical skillsandincorporatesinto daily practice
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
Certification in related specialty
Membership in related organization
Education Required:
Master’sfromanaccreditedschool of NursingGeneral Compliance
Experience Required:
Nursingexperience in a clinical setting
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
NA
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Fullrangeofbodymotionincludinghandlingandliftingpatients,manualandfingerdexterityandeye-handcoordination.Standingandwalkingfor extensiveperiodsoftime.Occasionallyliftsandcarriesweightupto50pounds.Abilitytodistinguishletters,numbersandsymbolswithvision andhearing withinnormalrangetorespond toCodealertsand equipment alarms.Work-related stressduetovolumeand timeconstraintswith irregular working hours.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
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Educational Assistance Program
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