Job Summary Prepares and assists physician/provider in the examination and treatment of patients in the medical office. Ability to assist physician/provider with examinations, diagnostic processes, and treatments. Arranges diagnostic testing and hospital admission. Obtains insurance authorizations. Schedules outpatient and inpatient procedures. Performs patient assessment and triage. Prepares and administers patient medication. Performs laboratory and diagnostic testing in the medical office setting. Job Responsibilities Prepare patients for physician examination. Measure and record at least three vital signs per patient visit. Gather patient assessment information relating to patient's learning and education ability. Provides patient education and patient family education. Assess and document patient condition to the specifications of the physician/provider and written policies and procedures. Assume information management responsibilities. Provide legible and signature authenticated documentation of all actions taken to the patient's medical record and maintain proper medical records at all times. Perform telephone triage, communicate and adjudicate physician/provider orders and provide timely and accurate medical documentation of actions taken. Maintain examination rooms, back office area and supplies. Perform phlebotomy, administer injections, immunizations and other special procedures. Perform laboratory testing in compliance with written policies and procedures. Knowledgeable of and demonstrate skills in the principles of infection prevention, reduction and controls appropriate for the medical setting. Schedule doctors’ orders for other providers, procedures and tests, surgery, collaborate test results, and share necessary information with Healthcare providers and patients as required. Collaborates with patient and providers to arrange diagnostic testing, specialist appointments and hospital admissions. Responsible to obtain authorizations from managed care insurance companies for patient referrals to specialists. Provide documentation of authorization obtainment and maintain referral and authorization records. Counsel patients in the office and over the telephone regarding the referral requirements of their insurance carrier. Collaborate and inform patients of necessary prep information, collection of co-pays and deductibles. Demonstrate initiative and willingness to help others on a consistent basis. Perform all Quality Assurance functions and procedures necessary to meet and maintain regulatory requirements. Support management decisions and the goals and objectives of the department. Demonstrate professional demeanor, compassion, good interpersonal skills and a positive attitude with patients, patient families, co-workers, other physician offices, hospital departments and all other entities. Attend continuing education classes when required. Maintains required licenses. Attend 75% of all scheduled department meetings. Maintain confidentiality of all patient visits, records and correspondence and maintain confidentiality of departmental issues when necessary. Actively work to ensure that patient rights are identified and met for every patient. Comply with all applicable policies and procedures, including, but not limited to all departmental and functional policy and procedure. Participate in performance improvement activities as requested. Demonstrate a knowledge of team dynamics and contribute to team building and skills related to participation in and strengthening of the multidisciplinary team approach to the delivery of patient care and organization function. Other duties as assigned. Education Requirements Minimum: Nursing School Graduate Preferred: Licensed or Certification in Practical Nursing Experience Requirements Minimum: Previous patient care experience Preferred: One-year (1) previous medical office desired License/Certification Requirements Minimum: Licensed Practice Nurse License in the State of Indiana BLS through the American Heart Association
Job Summary The Medical Office Registered Nurse (RN) provides licensed nursing support in a primary care medical office setting, delivering clinical triage, patient assessment, and coordinated care services. This role requires independent nursing judgment to manage patient communications, support providers through protocol‑driven clinical workflows, and ensure timely, accurate documentation. The RN collaborates closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff to deliver high‑quality, compliant, and patient‑centered care while supporting clinic operations across both Health Center locations. Job Responsibilities Perform licensed clinical triage for patient telephone calls, electronic messages, and in-basket communications requiring nursing assessment, clinical judgment, and protocol-driven decision-making. Appropriately prioritize, manage, and escalate patient concerns to physicians or advanced practice providers as clinically indicated. Communicate, interpret, and adjudicate physician/provider orders, including medication refill requests, diagnostic results, and treatment plans. Provide legible and signature-authenticated documentation, as needed, of all actions taken, accurately and timely, to the patient’s medical record. Prepare patients for physician examination. This includes gathering patient assessment information relating to the patient’s learning and education ability; providing patient and family education; measuring and recording vital signs; and accurately documenting the information in a timely manner in patient charts. Perform phlebotomy; administer injections, immunizations, and other special procedures demonstrating skills in the principles of infection prevention, reduction, and control appropriate for the medical setting. Provide high-acuity and complex patient follow-up care, including chronic condition management, abnormal result notification, symptom escalation, and coordination of care requiring licensed nursing judgment beyond Medical Assistant scope. Provide follow-up care for patients that includes, but is not limited to: arranging diagnostic testing, specialist appointments, hospital admissions, and transitional care activities, ensuring timely completion and appropriate patient communication. Support chronic care management, preventive care initiatives, and patient education interventions, contributing to care-gap closure, quality measure performance, and organizational incentive requirements. Monitor, prioritize, and ensure timely completion of clinical back-office workflows, including results management, referrals, patient communications, and documentation to improve turnaround times, patient satisfaction, and continuity of care. Serve as a clinical resource and escalation point for Medical Assistants, providing guidance and support for workflows or patient situations requiring licensed nursing expertise. Provide staffing support as needed, including backfilling clinical staff in the event of unscheduled absences or call-ins, and assisting with coverage across both Health Center locations to ensure continuity of patient care and clinic operations. Perform Quality Assurance and risk-mitigation functions and procedures necessary to meet and maintain regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements, including accurate documentation and timely follow-up of clinical results. Perform laboratory testing in compliance with written policies and procedures that meet the requirements of Testing Personnel under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA). Provide licensed clinical support during periods of increased patient volume, staffing shortages, flu clinics, and employer-driven events to ensure continuity of care and protect provider productivity. Work cohesively as a member of the care delivery team in maintaining waiting areas, examination rooms, back-office areas, equipment, and supplies. Attend scheduled department meetings and continuously monitor organizational communications to ensure currency of knowledge on information and procedures. Other duties as assigned. Education Requirements Minimum: Associate of Science degree from an accredited school of nursing. Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Experience Requirements Minimum: Previous patient care experience Preferred: One (1) year previous medical office experience License/Certification Requirements Minimum: Registered Nurse license, in good standing, in the state of Indiana by date of hire or transfer into the position Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)
This position is eligible for a $5,000 Sign on Bonus. Job Summary The Registered Nurse in the Medical and Post-Surgical Units provides direct nursing care to patients through assessment, the creation of individualized plans of care, and implementation, coordination, and delivery of care within the hospital system. Job Responsibilities Creates, and implements, a written plan of care that addresses the specific needs and goals of each individual patient, making referrals to other professional services as required. Modifies the plan of care based on reassessment of the patient including observed patient response to treatment/care and evaluation of patient's progress toward goal completion and delegates tasks to team members, as appropriate within their scope of practice. Observes, documents, addresses, and implements planned interventions/care, communicating the plan to all members of the team through accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record and, when needed, through verbal reports. Documents accurate patient information in compliance with policies and regulatory requirements. Provides patient care through the performance of selective procedures that include but are not limited to IV starts and restarts, blood administration and phlebotomy tasks, answering call lights and serving as testing personnel under CLIA1988 regulations as they relate to point of care testing. Administers medications, accurately and timely according to physician orders and organizational policy and procedure. Maintains knowledge of medication actions and side effects, recognizing allergic reactions and documenting patients’ response to drugs. Successfully transitions patients, communicating the most current plan of care, through walking rounds and providing accurate, timely report to incoming staff. Advises physicians, other disciplines, family/significant others of changes in patient's condition or abnormal findings. Communicates clearly and concisely. Provides clear, specific educational and discharge information to each patient and/or patient family member. May precept new employees and oversee other members of the care team. Other duties as assigned. Education Requirements Minimum: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing by date of hire to the position. Preferred: BSN Experience Requirements Minimum: None Preferred: one (1) year as a Registered Nurse in a hospital setting. License/Certification Requirements Minimum: Registered Nurse License eligible to practice in the state of Indiana Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through AHA within six (6) months of hire Specialty - Telemetry within six (6) months of hire Preferred: Certification in Medical Surgical Care, Orthopedics or Chemotherapy
Job Summary The Perianesthesia Nurse is a registered nurse responsible for the care of patients being prepared to undergo, or recovering from, anesthesia. The Perianesthesia Nurse is tasked with the medical management of each patient and has the skill and knowledge to address critical medical emergencies pre- and post-surgery. Job Responsibilities Prepare patient for surgery or procedure. Ensure the patient chart is initiated, complete the patient assessment, confirm the procedure and/or surgical site, initiate patient IV, perform ordered labs, dispense ordered preop medications and fully document all information and care provided. Provide instructions to patient and support persons as to what to expect throughout the surgery process. Coordinate patient care needs with other disciplines to ensure continuity of care. Monitor patient recovery from anesthesia and medical procedures. Regularly monitor and record patient vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration rate. Constantly assess patient for adverse reactions to the anesthesia and respond appropriately. Educate each patient on the potential for reactions or side effects of anesthesia. Provide post-procedure discharge instructions to the patient and authorized patient representative that include physical, psychological, social, safety and educational and needs of the patient. Provide orientation and training of new employees as assigned. Function as testing personnel under CLIA1988 regulations as they relate to point of care testing as required. Assist with the financial management of the designated area(s) by monitoring supply usage and waste. Other duties as assigned. Education Requirements Minimum: Associate Degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of nursing Preferred: Bachelor's Degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of nursing Experience Requirements Minimum: Two (2) years previous ambulatory surgery, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), critical care and/or strong medical/surgical nursing experience Preferred: Five (5) or more years of above experience with Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) or Certified Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN). License/Certification Requirement s Registered Nurse valid to practice in the state of Indiana by date of hire or transfer to the position. Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Association) Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course Certification
Job Responsibilities : Creates, and implements, a written plan of care that addresses the specific needs and goals of each individual patient, making referrals to other professional services as required. Modifies the plan of care based on reassessment of the patient including observed patient response to treatment/care and evaluation of patient's progress toward goal completion and delegates tasks to team members, as appropriate within their scope of practice. Observes, documents, addresses, and implements planned interventions/care, communicating the plan to all members of the team through accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record and, when needed, through verbal reports. Documents accurate patient information in compliance with policies and regulatory requirements. Assist with medical procedures as prescribed by the treating physicians. Maintain working knowledge of equipment and procedures utilized in critical care setting. Administers medications, accurately and timely according to physician orders and organizational policy and procedure. Maintains knowledge of medication actions and side effects, recognizing allergic reactions and documenting patients’ response to drugs. Successfully transitions patients, communicating the most current plan of care, through walking rounds and providing accurate, timely report to incoming staff. Advises physicians, other disciplines, family/significant others of changes in patient's condition or abnormal findings. Communicates clearly and concisely. Provides clear, specific educational and discharge information to each patient and/or patient family member. May precept new employees and oversee other members of the care team. Attends department meetings. Education Requirements: Minimum: Associate of Science from an accredited school of nursing by date of hire to the position. Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Experience Requirements: Minimum: One (1) year critical care/progressive care experience Preferred: Two (2) years License / Certification Requirements: Registered Nurse license valid to practice in Indiana Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association) Advanced Cardiac Life Support within six (6) months of hire into the position (AHA)
