Arlington Float Pool RN I

About the role

Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following demonstration of working knowledge of all facets of role, relevant regulations, and organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Performs under the direction of a provider and within the framework of the office policies and procedures. Provides direct patient care for and treats patients in the office, as directed by Physician, Advanced Practice Provider, Registered Nurse or Supervising Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provider’s assistant in the daily clinic assisting providers during office visits, physical exams, and in-office procedures as needed.
  • Services Include But Limited To: Prepping exam rooms for clinical procedures and assisting practitioners with patient care. Perform accurate measurement of vital signs, including orthostatic blood pressure, temperature, pulse, body weight, height, and complete appropriate health history questions. Record medications, allergies, pertinent lab work, pharmacy and PCP in the EMR.
  • EKG
  • Wound Care/Dressing Changes
  • IRIS Catheters/Bladder Catheterizations
  • UNNA Boot Application
  • Absorbent Management
  • Pap Smear and related lab work
  • Injection Administration
  • Immunization Management
  • Prior Authorizations
  • Population Health and care gap closure
  • Follow standing orders as directed by department policies (ie. UA, Flu, Strep tests).
  • Prepares and administers medicines via PO, intramuscular, intradermal, intravenous, or subcutaneous route as per provider order.
  • Orders, stocks, and maintains exam rooms and clinic areas.
  • Notifies patients of lab results.
  • Assists patients by answering phone calls and refilling medications at the direction of the physician.
  • Absorbs same day requests and desktop management for station providers and staff.
  • Serves as back up for Station Supervisor.
• Maintains patient confidentially. Keep management informed of high-risk situations. Demonstrate appropriate use in cleaning of equipment. Maintains licensure in accordance with North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Practice infection control, following OSHA guidelines and office policy. Maintain CPR certification. Attend fire safety classes, clinical meetings, compliance, and other continuing education classes as offered by Physicians East.
• Adheres to department and office policies.

Candidate Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure: Must be registered with NCBON and in good standing.
• Experience in electronic medical records (EMR/HER) software required.
• Professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate and interact professionally with others.
• Ability to actively listen.
• Ability to observe and to draft a narrative account of events accurately and cogently, in grammatically correct English.
• Ability to spell, proofread and edit written text.