Registered Nurse- Urology- Allouez

Description

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 licenseCommunicate with providers about patient calls receivedTriage patients to the appropriate setting if there is a need to be seenProvide 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

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