Clinic Nurse - LPN or RN

Job Summary

Responsible for nursing care under the supervision of physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.

Essential Functions

• Obtain, verify and record health history of patients.
• Gather pertinent health data through physical assessments.
• Room patients.
• Provide basic patient care as ordered by providers.
• Administer medications, which may include subcutaneous or intramuscular injections, and treatments as directed by physicians or physician assistants.
• Absorb and complete documentation in medical record.
• Assist providers in performing exams, procedures and treatments.
• Adhere to infection control and safety guidelines.
• Educate and instruct patients about self-administered medications.
• Promote wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions.
• Order, sort and store supplies and restock exam rooms.
• Answer telephone calls and messages from patients.
• Accurately relay prescription information to pharmacies.
• Fulfill clerical responsibilities as assigned.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA guidelines.
• Check and resolve assigned tasks in EMR program.
• Assist co-workers as needed.
• Maintain emotional control and diplomacy at all times.
• Maintain open and positive lines of communication.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate sensible and efficient use of equipment and supplies by limiting waste, spoilage or damage.

Knowledge Performance Requirements

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• Familiarity with health care systems, regulations, policies and functions.
• Understanding of documentation standards.
• Knowledge of equipment, supplies and materials needed for medical treatment.
• Understanding of basic laboratory procedures including preparation and screening.
• Knowledge of infectious disease management and control and safety standards.

Skills

• Skill in reading and following written and oral medical orders.
• Skill in initiating appropriate emergency procedures.
• Skill in handling a number of tasks simultaneously.
• Skill in computers.

Qualifications

• Current LPN or RN license.
• AllScripts EMR experience preferred.
• Clinic experience preferred.
• Bilingual a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment.
• Physical ability to sit, perform data entry and view computer screen for long periods at a time.
• Daily standing, walking, bending, and maneuvering.
• May require lifting up to 50 pounds or more to transfer and/or turn patient with and without assistive devices.

Environmental Conditions

• Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and biohazards.

Travel Requirements

• Travel may be required.

Scheduled Working Hours

• Normal work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Fridays.
• Hours may vary depending upon the needs of the position, department, and clinic.

Equipment Operated

• Computer.
• Stethoscope.
• Echocardiography (EKG) machine.
• Automated external defibrillator (AED).
• Blood pressure cuff.
• Other nursing items.
• May involve use of walkers, wheelchairs, pulse oximetry and oxygen tanks.