RN - Carroll Clinic

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for examination by recording vitals, medical history, and chief complaint.
• Administer injections, medications, vaccines, and IVs as directed by providers and within the scope of licensure.
• Perform laboratory tests (including point-of-care phlebotomy, specimen collection, and diagnostic tests) as directed by providers and within the scope of licensure.
• Communicate test results, follow-up instructions, and address patient questions and concerns in a timely manner according to clinic policy.
• Respond to emergency medical situations in an urgent manner and perform on the spot emergency assistance which may include first aid and/or CPR.
• Aid providers with examinations and procedures.
• Prepare examination and procedure rooms with necessary sanitation procedures and supplies.
• Assess patients’ health status in person or via phone, and recommend clinic and/or ER visit as appropriate.
• Collaborate with team members and other providers to ensure all patient-care and administrative duties are completed in a timely manner.
• Travel to other clinics to provide support as directed by clinic leadership.

Clinical Support

• Answer patient phone calls and facilitate communication between patient and provider.
• Complete messages and tasks as assigned in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and procedures and submit referrals as directed by providers.
• Complete prior authorizations for procedures and medications as required.
• Absorb supplies and maintain an inventory of supplies.

General Duties

• Practice and behave in a professional, safe and ethical manner at all times.
• Assist with data collection for quality management and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Serve as a patient advocate.
• Maintain friendly and courteous interpersonal communication skills and a positive service attitude.
• Participate in performance improvement and educational activities.
• Completes all CEU’s as required by respective licensure.
• If licensed, maintains an active and current license.
• Works willingly and accepts assignments as given.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.
• Participates in opportunities that enhance personal and professional growth.
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
• Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position and agrees to report any suspected violations of law or Standards of Conduct.
• Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations and JCAHO standards.
• Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, utilizing standard precautions and complying with hazardous waste procedures at all times as described in St. Anthony's Safety Manual.
• Maintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee and organizational information.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities, however, may assist physician with special unit procedures and provide training, education, and guidance to assigned staff, such as L.P.N.s, C.M.A.s, and/or C.N.A.s.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the department Director, organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

• RN with state license required; Current license to practice nursing in the state.
• If assigned, current certification in the State of Iowa to perform limited radiology examinations.
• Two years of experience as a professional nurse in a clinic setting preferred.

Position Requirements, Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

• Basic Life Support certification.
• Ability to create a caring, compassionate relationship with the patients and families.
• Ability to collaborate with the healthcare team to use evidence-based practice in providing care.
• Expertise in handling sophisticated medical equipment.
• Must possess effective time management skills.
• Absolutely must possess a current, valid driver’s license.
• Good driving record required.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports, business correspondence, and understand procedure manuals.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to walk and sit.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases and occupational dangers like accidental needle pricks.
• Must be able to withstand physical and emotional stress.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and blood borne pathogens.
• The employee may be exposed to unpleasant sights, odors, and materials.
• The employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation.
• The employee may occasionally be exposed to high, precarious places and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.