1147 Medical Assisting jobs in Kenosha, WI

Registered Nurse - Full-Time, Salaried, Crystal Lake
Annual Salary Range: $60,000-$80,000
RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Must maintain continuing education requirements
Business Experience - 3-5 years nursing experience including at least one year in oncology preferred
Education/Training - Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred
There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination
Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range
Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care
Assesses health status by interviewing patient regarding current status and medical history
Collects and records nursing assessment and interventions
Reviews and reports the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the provider
Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material
Provides psychosocial support to patients and families
Maintains patient confidentiality
Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician
Administers all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique
Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable
Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and symptom management
Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines catheter devices
Maintains accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided
Applies knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture
Maintains work environmentRestocks the supply area as needed
Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen
Maintains all disinfection protocols
Maintains equipment according to quality control standards
Facilitates clinical operations and patient careManages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart
Assists physician with exams and procedures
Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of exam rooms
Facilitates and schedules consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future appointments for patients
Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart
As necessary, facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care
Assist patients in locating available community resources
Inter professional collaborationAssist and collaborate with clinical research
Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants
Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed
Serves as mentor/preceptor and provides day to day guidance to less experienced nurses
Other duties as assigned
Participates in professional development activities and maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities