Registered Nurse - Infusion - Per Diem
Summit Medical Group - Berkeley Heights, NJ
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RequirementsEducation, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:* Associates degree required. Bachelor''s degree preferred.* New Jersey State Nursing License and BLS certification required.* 0 -- 1 years experience. 2-4 years experience preferred. Oncology Infusion experience highly 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 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.DescriptionEssential Job functions:* Assist the physician and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and physician access. * Function as the liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.* Maintains efficient patient flow.* 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.* Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures.* Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.* Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly. * Assures all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care.* Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.* Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR. * 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.* Appropriately demonstrates telephone triage protocols and document in EHR.* Schedules appointments appropriately and accurately according to department guidelines.* Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste. * Reviews and updates medication list in EHR. Demonstrates understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures. Accurately and completely documents known allergies in EHR.* Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.* Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.* Checks and maintains logs for emergency equipment according to policy.* Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.* Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly.General Job functions:* Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned.* Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.* Other duties as required.
Created: 2025-11-15