Registered Nurse - Urgent Care

Perform initial triage/assessments of patients who present for urgent care services.  RN also provides telephone services including an assessment and advice of self-care &/or appropriate care options.  Assessment will include history of present illness, vital sign measurements as appropriate, gathering of Government Performance Results Act data, immunization status, preventative health needs and other tasks based on initial assessment and anticipation of patient &/or provider's needs.

Document assessment, observation, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures, health counseling and education provided to patients either in person or by phone.  Evaluate and document patient’s comprehension of education.
Maintain annual competencies including safety and infection control requirements. Perform other duties as assigned, including special projects deemed necessary to provide comprehensive health services.

Responsible for participating in the triage role and responding to emergency situations.

Perform other duties as assigned, including special projects deemed necessary to provide comprehensive health services.
** Education,*
* ** Certifications, and Licenses Required*
* ** Experience Required
** 2 years of general nursing experience with a minimum of 1 year in an ambulatory or urgent care clinic
** Knowledge of
** Age-appropriate vital signs, behaviors, and clinical education
** Skills in
** The nursing process and the ability to think critically.
** Ability to
** Maintain compliance with annual competencies. Work independently while part of team, seeking help when appropriate.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
* The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move 50 lbs.
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