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Our primary multispecialty and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices patients homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical Village Medical at Home Summit Health CityMD and Starling Physicians.
When you join our team you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
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The Lead Registered Nurse is responsible for assisting the physician and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and physician access. Provides clinical direction to staff members to ensure that patients receive compassionate effective and efficient high-quality clinical care. The Lead Registered Nurse functions as the liaison between patients staff physicians and leadership and is responsible for ensuring adherence to evidence-based clinical decision-making.
In the Lead Registered Nurse role collaborative work with patients families and/or other healthcare professionals is required to identify goals and strategies for coordinating care across settings. This opportunity offers a competitive salary robust benefits as well as the ability to be part of a physician-led patient-centric network committed to simplifying the complexities of health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
Areas of Expertise & Essential Job Functions
Support & Coordination of Care
Maintains efficient patient flow
Appropriately demonstrates telephone triage protocols and document in EHR
Schedules appointments appropriately and accurately according to department guidelines
Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR
Monitors clinical inboxes in EHR
Appropriately enters orders as delegate
Effectively communicates problems concerns or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly
Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital
Quality Assurance
Assures all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care
Maintain a working knowledge of Emergency Response system
Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste
Checks and maintains point of care testing logs medication refrigerator logs and emergency equipment in accordance with policy and is responsible for problem resolution
Clinical Practice
Assist with proper preparation for patient visits and prepares pertinent information needed for patient visits
Provides patient education
Delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SMG policy
Collects lab specimens according to departmental guidelines. Accurately labels specimens.
Obtains vital signs: BP temp pulse height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR
Administers injections according to appropriate protocol. Documents injections accurately in EHR
Reviews and updates medication list in EHR. Demonstrates understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures. Accurately and completely documents known allergies in EHR
Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR
Assist providers with procedures as needed
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Assist the physician and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and physician access
Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures
Function as the liaison between patients staff physicians and leadership
Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules
Leads/participates in daily clinical huddles
Other job duties as required
Additional Lead Position Responsibilities
Coordinates with Supervisory staff to ensure schedules are entered appropriately in the scheduling program.
Work collaboratively with Office Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator to provide adequate staff coverage
Responsible for oversight of medical and office supplies and ordering of supplies including supplies for in office procedures
Engages with leadership staff to assess clinical skills and competency
Escalates concerns and issues timely and appropriately to leadership
Responsible for addressing and resolving patient complaints/issues. Communicate issues and resolution to leadership. Bring concerns expressed by providers to Office Supervisor/Clinical Practice Manager
Notify leadership of any potential health and safety hazards in the office and make corrective actions
Assist with initiating and follow through on Facilities/IT work orders related to the office setting
Functions as a trainer for onboarding of nurses and coordinates the onboarding of clinical staff
Responsible for completing staffs clinical competency checklist
Ensure appropriate workflow is being followed and implemented
Serves as a liaison for clinical decision making
Collaborate with providers and non-clinical leadership to identify office efficiencies and optimum patient care
Pushing and pulling taking frequency and weight into consideration
Physical strength to lift heavy objects carts or items taking frequency and weight into consideration
Physical mobility which includes movement from place to place on the job taking distance and speed into account
Physical agility which includes the ability to maneuver body while in place.
Dexterity of hands and fingers
Balance is maintained during climbing bending and/or reaching
Endurance (e.g. continuous typing prolonged standing/bending walking)
Chemicals Chemotherapy and Fumes
Loud noises
Vibration
Extreme temperatures
Confined spaces
Allergens: dust mold and/or pollen
Magnetic fields
Radiation
Sharps
Latex
Combative Patients/Visitors
Exposure to infectious hazards blood body fluids non-intact skin or tissue specimens
Contact with patients or patient specimens is possible
Unplanned or unexpected exposure
Associates degree required. Bachelors degree preferred
New Jersey State Nursing License and BLS certification required
0 1-year experience. 2-4 years experience preferred
Previous leadership experience preferred
Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations and with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to use problem solving critical thinking and priority setting skills
Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone Fax Copy Machine Scanner Email/Voice Mail) preferred
Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred
Experience with Patient care equipment preferred
Experience with EHR Practice Management System and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred
Travel
Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed.
The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMDs benefit platform includes Medical Dental Life Disability Vision FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
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