RN RESOURCE TEAM CMG (FT/Days)

Centra Health • Full-time • Lynchburg, VA, US • 3w ago

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) serves the Centra Medical Group (CMG) as part of a Nurse Resource Pool to serve at medical practice locations throughout central and south Virginia. The CMG RN plans, coordinates, and manages the care provided to patients in a medical practice under the tenets of Centra's Professional Practice Model. The RN coordinates the various care processes that are necessary to achieve desired outcomes, and delegates, as appropriate. The RN works to promote and sustain a culture reflective of Centra's mission, vision, and values. The practice of the RN reflects the American Nurses Association's (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, the Nurses Practice Act of Virginia, and the ANA Principles of Nurse Staffing.

Responsibilities

Travels to Centra Medical Group medical practice sites throughout central and south Virginia to provide nursing services based on business needs

Performs physical exams and health histories

Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families

Provides health promotion, counseling and education to patients and caregivers. Identifies patient care requirements by establishing a rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements

Administers medications, wound care, and personal health interventions at the direction of a provider

Maintains accurate, detailed patient records and charts using an electronic medical records (EMR) system

Interprets patient information and makes critical decisions about needed actions in collaboration with a provider and interdisciplinary team member

Assists with direction of care delivery by other healthcare professionals such as LPNs

Maintains safe and clean work environment by complying with policies and procedures, rules, and regulations

Adheres to CMG Quality Metrics driven by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential and following Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of (HIPAA) regulations

May perform other duties as assigned or requested and job specification can be modified or updated at any time

Qualifications

Required Education: Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program

Required Experience: At least two (2) years of nursing experience. Maintains a professional portfolio that includes current licensure, annual Virginia Board of Nursing Education Requirements, annual Centra mandatory CBLs, annual CMG RN specific competency completion/education verification.

Required Certifications and Licensures: Hold a current, active license as a registered nurse in Virginia or hold a current multistate licensure privilege as a registered nurse. BLS certification within the first six (6) months of employment and maintain current BLS certification. Driving is an essential function of this position; Valid Virginia Driver's License with a Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record in good standing. When driving a Centra-owned vehicle, Centra is the primary insurer. When driving a privately-owned vehicle for work, personal insurance attached to the vehicle is the primary insurance; Centra insurance will supplement for catastrophic events. Centra will review DMV records annually and verify personal insurance as needed.

Effective April 1, 2024, candidates seeking employment in this role at Centra must possess a valid and current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS Provider or AHA BLS Instructor) course completion card. Proof of certification will be mandatory prior to commencing employment. Both AHA and RQI cards are acceptable forms of certification.

Preferred Certifications and Licensures: Nursing certifications recognized by the ANCC. Example: Ambulatory Nursing Certification