Nurse-Clinic Center for Urology

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse, under the direction of the Physician, utilizes knowledge and skills to provide direct age-specific and culturally appropriate patient care through the use of the nursing process based on knowledge of principles of growth and development, serves as a clinical resource, participates in patient and staff education, demonstrates leadership, and serves as a preceptor.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• License/Registration/Certifications: South Carolina RN Nursing License; Current CPR certification

Preferred Requirements

• Experience: 1-2 years healthcare experience

Core Job Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs, takes patient medical history and chief complaint.
• Record information accurately in the medical chart.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization of equipment.
• Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments.
• Prepare patient for examination.
• Phlebotomy, finger sticks, and collection of other lab specimens.
• Assist the provider with exams and minor office surgery.
• Adhere to and practice appropriate infection control policies and procedures.
• Screens, manages, and follows up telephone messages from patients, referrals, and pharmacies.
• Prepare and send prescriptions electronically per provider’s orders.
• Performs waived lab tests, EKGs, and administers injections.
• Applies dressing and remove sutures as ordered by the provider.
• Explains patient’s problems, medications and procedures to patient.
• Uses printed handouts, booklets, samples, examples, and videos computer programs as applicable.
• Helps to maintain patient education material.
• Reviews educational material as needed
• Use CPR skills when required.
• Dispose of biohazard waste according to state standards.
• Maintain OSHA requirements and practice OSHA standards.
• Perform accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.