Overview of the Role:
The licensed nurse provides high quality care to meet departmental nursing care standards through accurate nursing diagnosis and nursing processes. The nurse responsibly and cost effectively manages equipment, supplies, and ancillary services. The nurse establishes communication and maintains good working relationships with physicians and office personnel to facilitate quality patient care.
Essential Job Duties:
Greet and escort patients to the exam room; make them feel welcome and comfortable.
Prepare and assist patients for infusions, obtain vital signs, document symptoms, complaints and medications. Ensure the patient’s demographic information is correct and updated.
Give injections and start IV using aseptic technique. .
Administer medications by mouth when needed.
Recognize urgent or emergency situations and act appropriately.
Maintain a safe environment for patients and others.
Cooperate and interact with team members and co-workers.
Educate patients on health care concerns and problems, office clinic procedures,
Request and flow medical records.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Practice infection control; dispose of contaminated needles, drugs and supplies properly; use good hand washing technique; disinfect patient areas after use, and clean clinic chairs after patients are seen.
Respond to and refer to incoming telephone calls. Instruct patients and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
Oversee appointment bookings and ensure preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Maintain timely flow of patients.
Perform related work as required.
Qualifications
One year of professional nursing in hospital or other medical facilityO
Knowledge of:
Professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care
Organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care
Medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
Common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
Skills in:
Applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide on-going patient care
Identifying problems and recommending solutions
Preparing and maintain records, writing reports and responding to correspondence
Developing and maintaining department quality assurance
Establishing and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public
Ability to:
Maintain quality control standards
React calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Interpret, adapt and apply guideline and procedures
Communicate clearly
Education/Certificate/License
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor’s of Nursing (BON) preferred
RN license in Texas in good standing with regulatory boards (Required)
CPR Certification
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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