Nurse-Clinic

Job Requirements

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

Experience

* N/A

License/Registration/Certifications

* South Carolina RN Nursing License

* Current CPR certification

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

* N/A

Preferred Experience

* 1-2 years healthcare experience.

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

* N/A

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.

* Perform other duties as assigned.