Career opportunities at VillageMD and our operating companies
We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying the complexities of health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
And now we’re proud to say we’re part of the VillageMD family.
VillageMD, through its operating companies, provides high-quality, accessible health care services for individuals and communities across the United States, with primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serving patients in traditional practice settings, in patients’ homes and online appointments.
Committed to serving all patients and working with all payers, VillageMD consistently innovates value-based care, bringing integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to its owned and affiliated practices, ensuring high-quality care, better patient outcomes and a reduction in the total cost of care. Through Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, Starling Physicians, Westmed, and other practices, VillageMD serves millions of patients throughout their lives, wherever and whenever they need care. Its dedicated workforce of more than 20,000 operates from 770 practice locations and 26 markets.
Why become a Villager?
When you work at VillageMD, or a VillageMD operating company, you are part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. What makes us different is our village of supportive and inspiring peers who want a meaningful career with impact. The work we do is changing the lives of our patients, our communities, and each other. Together, we are creating better outcomes for all.
We’re reimagining health care with a primary care-led, value-based care model. Here, you will be part of a team delivering the care we want to see in the world. It is what drives us to knock down old barriers in health care because every patient, every person and every community deserves better care. Here, you will be at the center of our mission. Your voice will be heard, and you will feel empowered to do what’s best and right for our patients, communities, and each other. To learn more about VillageMD visit our corporate site VillageMD.com.
Job Description
*This position is will our Pediatrics After Hours Team. Hours of operation 12PM-8PM, weekends and holiday* Must be willing to work every other weekend and rotational holiday. Offering a sign-on bonus
As a Lead Registered Nurse (RN) at Summit Health you are a full integral partner in a multidisciplinary care team providing individualized team-based care. Under the direction of the Primary Care Provider, Clinical Practice Manager and Office Supervisor, the RN works closely with the health care team to skillfully provide and facilitate the coordination of individualized total patient care. He/She through the application of the nursing process, accepts accountability for the nursing care of assigned patients. This position provides leadership and clinical expertise in the assessing, screening, planning, evaluating, educating and delivery of care in accordance with professional nursing standards and patient needs. The RN will be motivated, energetic, and an empathetic communicator who is passionate about delivering the highest quality of care. This opportunity offers an excellent salary, great benefits as well as the ability to be part of a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying the complexities of health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
Essential 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.
Perform Point of Care testing, EKG’s and phlebotomy as applicable
Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures.
Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.
Manage Nurse Visit schedule. Prepares pertinent information needed.
Perform patient intake, check-in/check-out as needed
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.
Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.
Manages Clinical Nurse/Assigned inbox
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. Administers VIS sheets.
Perform patient outreach to satisfy quality measures (BP checks, vaccinations)
Coordinates and facilitates daily huddles
Appropriately demonstrates telephone triage protocols and document in EHR.
Schedules appointments appropriately and accurately according to department guidelines.
Identify and schedule annual visits as applicable
Monitor daily hospital discharge list. Collaborate with Care Management for TCM appropriate visits.
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.
Initiates and follows through with prior authorization requests, DME orders, home health referrals
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.
Actively participates in pilot programs
General Job functions:
Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned.
Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.
Other duties as required.
Physical Job Requirements:
Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
Dexterity of hands and fingers.
Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching
Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).
Environmental Risks:
Chemicals, Chemotherapy and Fumes
Loud noises
Vibration
Extreme temperatures
Confined spaces
Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen
Magnetic fields
Radiation
Sharps
Latex
Combative Patients/Visitors
Blood-borne Pathogens:
Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, or tissue specimens.
Contact with patients or patient specimens are possible.
Unplanned or unexpected exposure.
Education, 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.
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.
Travel:
Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed.
Total Rewards at VillageMD
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
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