RN, Hendrick Clinic Gastro

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse is responsible for performing care and executing clinical care to subjects participating in clinical trials when needed.

• Associate's Degree

• One year professional nursing experience.

• Registered Nurse
• Current CPR certificate.

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, regulations, and practices to give and evaluate patient care
• Knowledge of nursing processes; health care systems, structure, and functions; and community resources;
  Understanding of health care technology, equipment, and supplies;
  Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures
• Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care
• Skill in time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing, and medical care coordination
• Skill in initiating appropriate crisis interventions and emergency response.
• Skill in patient triage in person and on the phone
• Skill in preparing/maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence
• Ability to analyze options and then counsel patients and families about choices and make referrals to other providers and resources
• Ability to engage clients and families in the development and implementation of a care plan.
• Ability to read and interpret physicians’ orders and notes from other providers
• Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages and injections and measure results
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly