Registered Nurse - HII- Newport News, VA

QuadMed's dedicated health professionals focus on wellness and prevention, putting the patient at the center. Working as a team, we deliver high quality, integrated care while controlling ever-growing costs. QuadMed is an innovative leader in employer healthcare solutions, one of the fastest growing providers in the country. In partnership with our patients and the companies we serve, our mission is to create a culture of health.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB 

The purpose of this position is to provide general nursing care and leadership, working collaboratively with physicians and multidisciplinary team members. This position is responsible primarily for nursing functions, including but not limited to documentation of vital signs and chief complaint, administering medications and injections, phlebotomy, patient triage, authorizing medication refills, patient education and should have a focus on wellness and prevention.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Performs the duties of an R.N. in accordance with the Nursing Code of Ethics and other guiding principles of nursing. 

• Assess, plan, direct and evaluate total nursing care as determined by the patient’s age related 

           physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs in accordance with established standards, policies and 

           procedures of QuadMed and assigned client groups. 

• Provides case management by being a patient advocate, resource and contact person for patients and families. 

• Provides basic wellness and prevention education information to patients and family, focusing on self-care appropriate to their age and identified learning considerations and needs. 

• Performs assessment data collection and documents subjective data (chief complaint and allergies) 

           and objective data (vital signs/weight/etc.). Reviews basic health history information for patients; 

           focusing on environmental, self-care and health and wellness center discharge planning. 

• Administers medications/immunizations skillfully and correctly; performs therapeutic treatments and other health screenings as required by the provider. 

• Performs lab/diagnostic tests including preparing specimen, testing and recording of results as ordered by provider.  Reports all critical lab values immediately. 

• Anticipates and prepares examination room with equipment and supplies required for the visit. 

• Assists provider with examination and procedures per request. 

• Utilizes universal precautions in obtaining specimens (venipuncture, cultures, etc.) and in delivery 

• of patient care. Acknowledges patient’s rights on confidentiality issues, maintains patient confidentiality at all times, and follows HIPAA guidelines and regulations. 

•   Completes all documentation accurately, timely and efficiently for regulatory compliance.  Demonstrates skills necessary for proper documentation in the Electronic Medical Record. Participate in quality improvement, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the health center requirements for QuadMed and/or assigned client groups. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis 

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED required 

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program, BSN preferred 

Experience:

• Phlebotomy experience 

• Outpatient and pediatric experience is strongly preferred 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 

• Current and valid license in the state of the position or compact state license  

• CPR or BLS certification within 60 days of hire 

• PALS a plus 

• Must have at least three (3) years of experience working in a primary care setting and familiarity with an electronic medical records system