Nurse PositionThe nurse, under the supervision of the nurse manager and/or clinical coordinator, is responsible for assisting the provider in the delivery of health care and patient care management.Duties and responsibilities include:Active patient care team member: identifying and reporting to provider specific patient needs including those required for the visit and for general health care concernsConducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts prior to appointment and collecting additional information such as lab results, ER reports etc as indicated from chart review and patient care huddlePrepares patient for examination and treatment by escorting them from the waiting area to the exam room and taking history as required by work flow algorithm. Assesses Vital signsPerforms routine lab procedures, including basic phlebotomy, as listed in Laboratory ManualAssists providers with examinations and diagnostic proceduresAdministers non-intravenous injections as orderedInitiates and monitors Intravenous Fluids per professional licenseMaintains patient documentation for example but not limited to lab orders and results, procedure results, phone callsAssists team in care management as directed by providerFollows Standing OrdersPrepares and maintains clinical supplies and equipmentMaintains patient rooms and treatment roomsSterilizes all instruments as neededAssists in maintaining a safe and clean environmentOrders and maintains medications for officeWorks in conjunction with Pharmacy ProtocolsTriages and responds to patient communications within practice policyParticipates in professional development activities as offered and required within the organizationComplies with all HIPAA regulationsUpdates and maintains clinical skills. Requests education as neededTreats patients, their families and staff with dignity and respectPerforms other related work as requiredReporting relationships include:Responsible to:Directly supervised by Office ProviderNurse Manager/CoordinatorWorkers supervised:N/AInterrelationships:Works with the office manager to promote teamwork between the administrative and clinical staffThis job description is not designed to cover or contain an exhaustive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Requirements include:Education: Graduate of an accredited program of practical nurse education. May consider Registered Nurse as identified by company needs.Licensure and Credentials: Licensed by South Carolina and in good standing as a LPN/RN. BCLS certification.Work Experience: Experience preferred but will train new graduates.Skills: Able to read, write and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Able to calculate medication dosages correctly.
Proficient in use of computer and keyboard. Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Knowledge of HIPAA and ability to maintain confidentiality. Able to manage self and environment calmly and appropriately in stressful situations. Clinical skills (basic): taking vital signs, patient assessments, injections, appropriate and complete documentation. Clinical Skills (advanced): phlebotomy, IV, EKG, catheterizations as examples.Physical Abilities: Stand for extended periods of time. Able to push, pull and reach, sit, stoop and stretch.
Have full range of body motion. Have the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity needed to operate a computer, telephone, copier and medical equipment. Able to lift and position patients using appropriate body mechanics. Have a normal range of hearing and eyesight to be able to collect data and record where appropriate (i.e. computer and/or paper). Vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment: This position involves exposure to customer/patient elements. The work environment is that of a medical practice that enforces safe OSHA compliant practice.
HIPAA rules and regulations are stringently enforced. The position requires staff to work under pressure at times and with a diverse population. As a medical office, exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, sharps, and other conditions are common. This job also operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard Office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.