1.

Knowledge of nursing process, scope of practice and standards of care. 

2.

Utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation) in patient care and daily activities.

1.

Provides and manages patient care under the direction of staff providers, including physical evaluations, assessments, and diagnoses as appropriate. Consult with staff physicians as needed

2.

Furnishes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions, within scope of practice.

3.

Provides direct one-on-one patient education and supervises the provision of patient education by Medical Assistants. Participate in group education as needed.

4.

Performs independent face-to-face or telephone triage using written triage protocols.

5.

Accepts and correctly transcribes verbal or telephone orders from clinicians.

6.

Provides follow-up to patients recalled for abnormal labs/tests.

7.

Transmits new, updated and refilled prescription orders to pharmacies on behalf of prescribing providers.

8.

Assures efficient patient flow by ongoing assessment of clinician schedule and working with other staff to minimize patient waiting time.

9.

Administers injections and diagnostic test/referrals as ordered, including immunizations, completing lab and x-ray requisitions and other services ordered by the providers.

10.

Performs diagnostic and laboratory tests including but not limited to audiometry, EKG, urine dips, acu-check, urine HCG, hemocue hemoglobin, etc. Supervises and oversees quality assurance of these testing services performed in primary care clinic.

11.

Performs patient care including but not limited to wound care, birth control visits, blood pressure checks, medication refills, INR/Coumadin services, etc.

12.

Processes clinical patient information for providers in patient electronic health records (EHR).

13.

Participates routinely in quality improvement projects using PDSA model.

14.

Assists with coordination of specialty clinics, such as orthopedics, pediatrics, dermatology, telemedicine, etc.

15.

Assists with meeting the needs of patients with complex medical problems, including facilitating referrals and follow-up care as needed.

16.

Assist with coordination of care to other CommuniCare services, including dental care, behavioral health, diabetes education, etc.

17.

Attends clinic and general CommuniCare meetings as required.