Job Summary:
The Physician Practice Nurse RN will facilitate patient care during each scheduled office visit. In addition RN will assist physician with any patient care issues as well as follow up, such as prescriptions, refills, prior authorizations etc.
Essential Job Duties:
- Performs triage activities and prepares patient for physical examination.
- Updates and revises all patient medical history as it pertains to each specific visit.
- Explains treatment procedures to patients, if applicable.
- Assists physician during patient examination as requested by provider.
- Administers ordered injections as well as assist with minor surgical procedures, if needed.
- Assists patient with follow up activities to include coordinate scheduling of ancillary services, diagnostic tests, and surgical procedures if applicable.
- Maintain supplies in and keep exam rooms and back office neat and clean.
- Attend to phone calls from hospitals, nursing homes, patients, etc. required for continuity of patient care.
- Comply with HIPAA, CLIA, OSHA, and office policies and procedures
Secondary Job Duties That May be Reassigned:
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested
Qualifications
Job Specifications:
- Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
- Experience: Registered Nurse license from the Indiana State Board of Nursing.
About Us
Why Choose Good Samaritan?
For more than 115 years, Good Samaritan has been dedicated to not only providing trusted, industry-leading health care, but to fill a vital role in southwest Indiana and southwest Illinois. Our hospital continues to adhere to the compassionate principles our facility was founded on and further our commitments to our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. Good Samaritan is well recognized for its commitment to excellence as a 4-time designated Magnet® facility, TJC Primary Stroke Center, and a Level III Trauma Center.
We would love to welcome you to our Good Samaritan family.
