Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Registered Nurse Outpatient to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in outpatient settings, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered services. Your expertise will support clinical operations, facilitate patient education, and promote efficient care delivery across various outpatient clinics and specialty departments. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while working within a collaborative and innovative environment.
Duties
- Deliver direct patient care in outpatient clinics, including assessments, medication administration, and treatment procedures aligned with clinical standards.
- Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks to document patient encounters accurately and efficiently.
- Conduct comprehensive clinical documentation review to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations including HIPAA, CMS guidelines, and state healthcare policies.
- Coordinate discharge planning, follow-up care, and referrals to optimize patient recovery and long-term health management.
- Perform utilization management and review medical records for documentation improvement, ensuring adherence to Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on case management activities involving complex patient needs, including those requiring ICU or Level I Trauma Center experience.
- Assist in medical coding processes such as CPT coding, ICD-9/10 coding, DRG assignment, and ensure accurate medical documentation for billing purposes.
- Support home care initiatives and hospice care coordination when applicable, emphasizing patient safety and comfort in outpatient settings.
Skills
- Proven experience with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks; familiarity with Microsoft Office tools is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and clinical documentation standards essential for accurate record keeping.
- Experience with managed care processes including utilization review, case management, and long-term care regulations.
- In-depth understanding of Medicare regulations, CMS policies, HIPAA compliance, and state healthcare regulations affecting outpatient nursing practices.
- Critical care experience in ICU or Level I Trauma Center settings enhances ability to manage complex cases effectively.
- Familiarity with ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding procedures for billing accuracy; knowledge of DRG assignment is advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills for patient education and interdisciplinary team collaboration; ability to review medical records thoroughly for documentation improvement.
- Knowledge of discharge planning procedures, hospital experience preferred; familiarity with health information management systems like Meditech or NextGen is beneficial.
Join us to be part of a forward-thinking healthcare environment where your nursing expertise drives exceptional patient outcomes! We value proactive professionals committed to continuous learning and delivering compassionate outpatient care that makes a difference every day.
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
