Summary:
The Registered Nurse EMR Support performs
nursing functions according to the nursing process and as defined by the Oregon
State Board of Nursing. The Registered Nurse EMR Support supports the patient,
the physician and other staff members by serving as a liaison between the
patient and healthcare provider, using effective listening and communicating
skills.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Will participate and maintain a culture within
The Corvallis Clinic that is consistent with the content outlined in the
Service and Behavioral Standards document.
To this end, employee will be expected to read, have familiarity, and
embrace the principles contained within.
- Provides nursing care according to the
sequential steps of the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation,
and evaluation.
- Directs patient flow and prepare patients for
exams.
- Facilitates collection of all necessary
information required for patient visits.
Accurately records pertinent information in the Electronic Medical
Record and ensures necessary patient care documentation is processed in a
timely manner.
- Accurately triage patient phone calls and ensure
that callbacks and prescription refills are completed in a timely fashion
consistent with provider guidelines, scope of practice, and clinic guidelines.
- Understands and follows the approved
prescription refill workflow and documentation requirements. Communicates
directly with provider for any refills that need provider input, or that do not
meet the workflow requirements.
- Understands and interprets current
immunization schedule.
- Assist with patient education,
medication reconciliation, and care coordination using the EMR system.
- Contribute to quality improvement
initiatives related to EMR utilization and patient care.
- Refer inquiries to appropriate resource.
- Documents pertinent information accurately.
- Perform data entry at time of call (where
applicable).
- Maintain strictest confidentiality
- Proactively monitor physician schedules for
accuracy.
- Improves the quality of care through
continuing education and self-evaluation of the effectiveness of care. This includes attendance/participation in
most in-services/department meetings and remaining current on clinic/department
policies and procedures.
- Actively participates in the cleaning of
shared work areas, keeping exam rooms clean, neat and stocked.
- Attend
staff meetings as required.
Education, Licensure, and Experience:
1.
Graduate of an accredited school of registered
nursing required.
2.
Current unencumbered State of Oregon license as
a Registered Nurse required.
3.
One (1) or more years of experience in an
acute care hospital and/or in an individual provider’s office or clinic setting
preferred.
4.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire required.
Knowledge
and Skills:
1.
Evidence of working knowledge of the nursing
process.
2.
Knowledge of basic clinical skills to provide
patient care.
3.
Ability to work well with providers, clinical staff,
and patients.
4.
Ability to work on multiple tasks
simultaneously in a busy, fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of
work.
5.
Experience with an electronic medical record
system