A Brief Overview This RN role supports the complex hepatology patients, improve patient access and care coordination, support providers in order to increase efficiency, and ensure management of chronic liver disease both in and outside of scheduled clinic appointments. -Triage and management of patient phone calls, portal messages, and clinical inquiries. -Coordination of care plans, diagnostic testing, imaging, and laboratory monitoring. -Education and counseling for patients with liver disease, cirrhosis, hepatitis, fatty liver disease, and transplant-related needs. -Medication management, prior authorizations, and monitoring of treatment adherence and outcomes. -Coordination with primary care providers, specialists, infusion services, transplant centers, and ancillary departments. -Review and follow-up of laboratory results and diagnostic studies. -Ongoing patient management outside of clinic visits to ensure timely interventions, continuity of care, and reduction of avoidable hospitalization Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Education (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required) or (MN) Master in Nursing (Required) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency) Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices.
(Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit. Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on the clinical care standards of the unit.
Refer to ACLS/PALS Unit Requirements document found on DWP Nursing Portal to determine requirements by unit. Physical Demands Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly Travel Requirements 10%