RN Clinic Allergy

About the role

This position is responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients in a clinic setting. Responsible for facilitating patient/physician/provider communication and coordination of care.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to examination room and obtains vitals and patient histories; documents in EMR.
• Performs telephone assessment of patient condition and determines appropriate treatment for patient under the supervision of the provider.
• Administers prescribed medications/vaccines and treatments in accordance with clinic policies.
• Prepares equipment and assists providers during examination, testing and treatment of patients.
• Assists in maintaining stocked supplies and sterilizes instruments/exam room.
• Performs room turn over in patient rooms between cases and at end of day.
• Assists in arranging referrals/prior authorizations as necessary.
• Provides patient education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Graduate from a School of Nursing.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Skills in assessment of patient condition and taking vital signs
• Skills in preparing and maintaining records and reports
• Ability to effectively handle high-stress fast paced environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

License/Certifications:

• Current professional nurse licensure in Minnesota or if licensed in another state, a permit from the Minnesota Board of Nursing while the license application is in process
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a clinical setting (preferred)