Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Care ATC Inc
Charlottesville, VA

Registered Nurse

CareATC: Provides patient care the way you always envisioned within a Health Center setting. About This Opportunity: CareATC is currently looking for a Registered Nurse with excellent patient care skills, great communication, and concierge-level customer service to join our team in Charlottesville, VA. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, benefit-eligible role. Location: 1885 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, VA 22901 Schedule: * Mon, Tues, & Wed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm * Thurs & Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm * Rotating Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Essential Job Responsibilities: * Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent information. * Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately. * Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocols; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms. * Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor. * Fulfills clinical registered nursing responsibilities that vary according to state law, which may include medical/surgical asepsis, sterilization, instrument wrapping and autoclaving; checking vital signs; physical examination preparations; clinical pharmacology; drug administration through various routes including injections; prescription verifications with physician's orders; minor surgery assists including surgical tray set-up pre/post-surgical care, applying dressings, and suture removal; biohazard waste disposal and monitoring; therapeutic modalities; instructing patients with assistive devices, body mechanics, and home care; laboratory procedures including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods; CLIA-waived testing; capillary punctures and venipuncture; specimen handling such as urine, throat, vaginal, stool, and sputum; electrocardiography including mounting, emergency triage, and first aid. Registered nurses must adhere to the RN scope of practice in the laboratory. * When the supervising provider is not in the clinic, the responsibilities of the RN are narrowed to the following: * Checking vitals based on CareATC protocols. * Schedule an appointment for a patient without triaging the patient and without making a clinical decision. * May issue a medication to patients that have been prescribed and dispensed, reviewed and initialed by the treating physician. * A lab draw that has been ordered by the provider * CLIA Waived testing for patients per provider order and according to the CareATC protocol. * The RN cannot make independent medical assessments, triage, prescribe, administer injections, renew prescriptions, or give any type of medical advice- even if asked, without a provider (physician, NP) physically present in the clinic. * Other duties as assigned. Our structure is a win for: * The Patient - little or no cost for excellent medical care nor dispensed medication * The Staff - consistent schedule allowing for work life balance, no on-call schedule or holiday schedules. Allows for consistent income with manageable productivity expectations. * The Employer - an excellent benefit resulting in happier, healthier employees and families which will reduce the costs on their medical plans. Qualifications Education: * High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED). * Registered Nurse diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in registered nursing is required. Experience: * Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a registered nurse is strongly preferred. Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injection current experience required. Other Requirements: * Current documentation of a registered nurse license. * Must possess a current CPR certification and current health records with the appropriate immunizations to work in the health care field (hepatitis B and tuberculosis). PERKS: * Clinic and medication provided at no cost or a low cost to employee and dependents. * Competitive Salary * Full benefit package, for eligible roles, including Medical, Dental Vision, 401K, PTO, Disability & Life Insurance, Wellness Program and much more. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.