Exer Core Responsibilities

• Has a contagious and positive work ethic, inspires others, and models the behaviors of Genuine, Caring, and Friendly.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well-organized, and demonstrates an understanding of audience needs.
• Through genuine and positive communication, makes each customer feel informed, understood, and special.
• An effective team player who contributes valuable ideas and feedback and can be counted on to meet commitments.
• Is able to keep up in the Exer environment by facing tasks and challenges with energy and passion.
• Pursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and can be counted on to complete goals.
• Adherence to standards of business conduct and compliance.

Major Responsibilities

• Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of Physician.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.
• Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition.
• Discusses case with Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.

• Submits health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by Physician.
• Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
• Refers patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.
• Practices standard precautions and disease-specific precautions by proper utilization of handwashing and personal protective equipment.
• Practices strong nursing autonomy in patient care while coordinating care with an ED MD.
• Triages patients while obtaining vital signs, a thorough history, and a nursing assessment.
• Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Delegates within scope-of-practice to other clinical staff.
• Prepares equipment and aids provider during treatment and examination of patient.
• Maintains awareness of dignity, comfort and safety needs of patient.
• Always provides excellent patient care.
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies provider of patient's condition as well as any changes to the patient’s condition, reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol. Must be BLS, ACLS and PALS certified and competent. Must be comfortable running “codes”
• Manages patient flow within the center by utilizing effective communication with all disciplines.
• Is mindful of throughput
• Initiates a thorough patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by the provider and/or policy including patient and family instruction.
• Maintains, checks and utilizes a variety of laboratory and testing equipment.
• Provides follow-up for all patients to ensure good outcomes and help to implement further treatment as necessary.
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment.
• Prioritizes patients’ safety and patient satisfaction.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Participates in the monitoring of inventory control and supplies.
• Provides direct patient care interventions per his/her scope of practice and as ordered by the provider.
• Is mindful of procedure and equipment costs and is a steward for the company.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of science degree in nursing (BSN).
• Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) programs, also are available by combining 1 year of an accelerated BSN program with 2 years of graduate study.
• NCLEX-PN
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certified
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Competence with computer use and EMR.
• Proficient at intravenous access for blood draw and drug administration.

Working Conditions
Center-Based. Requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. The ability to stand and sit for hours at a time, (with some bending and stooping), ability to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements, and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Travel – up to 5%