Reports to: Orthopedic Clinic Director

FLSA Classification:PRN, Non-exempt, Hourly $18.58 $21.00 (Friday's)

The working environment is a normal clinical setting with exposure to sharps and biological and chemical agents. It is expected that facility safety practices and protocols are followed at all times.

Essential Functions

• Assess, plan, delegate, implement, and evaluate patient care which includes: making pre-appointment calls to patients; working with referring physicians to ensure quality of patient care; obtaining vital signs and patient tracking information; obtaining appropriate information, specimens, lab results, etc to prepare patient for the clinical provider; assisting physicians with procedures such as minor surgical procedures.
• Responsible for providing direct medical care in the scope of a Medical Assistant under the direction of the supervising RN and/or physician.
• Operate and maintain appropriate orthopedic medical equipment
• Perform instrument cleaning and prepare for sterilization.
• Document all treatments, procedures, document and provide patient education, and medication administration according to clinical charting guideline.
• Perform blood draws and suture/staple removal as directed by physician.
• Recognize and address patient/family education needs.
• Recognize and evaluate changes in patient status and initiate action when appropriate.
• Perform other duties within scope of practice
• Other duties as assigned.

Scope of Practice Includes, But is Not Limited to:

• Administering medication to patient.
• Preparing patients for examination, including draping, shaving, and disinfecting treatment sites.
• Collecting blood specimens.
• Arranging exam room instruments and equipment.
• Call in prescription orders or refills to the pharmacy as ordered and approved by the physician.
• Joint aspirations, casting, splinting, and applying braces.

Education and Experience

• Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Current, unencumbered Colorado RN license is required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and PALS or ENPC are required within six months of employment or transfer.
• Knowledge of current nursing trends and practices, utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Previous experience working as an RN in a healthcare facility required

Skills and Expectations

• Kind and professional demeanor
• Professional and well-groomed appearance.
• Communicate positively and effectively, both written and verbally, with patients, family, and staff, and people of all ages.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills in an evolving environment.
• Work with honesty, compassion and integrity at all times.
• Adherence to PMC confidentiality procedures and policies when dealing with employees and the community.
• Knowledgeable of current nursing trends and practices.
• Is present and punctual for all scheduled shifts.
• Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to move and traverse about the facility 50% of the time.
• Frequently transport objects weighing up to 50lbs.
• Occasionally position objects weighing up to 100lbs.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information in a way others will understand.
• Must be able to recognize details such as color and depth within a few feet of the observer.
• Frequently operates computers, machinery, and other healthcare equipment
• Constantly positions self to complete essential functions
• May be required to wear N95s or PAPRs throughout the shift.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pioneers Medical Center is committed to equal treatment and opportunity in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. As an equal opportunity employer, Pioneers Medical Center will not limit or segregate employees in any way which would tend to deprive them of employment opportunities/promotions, or affect the status of their employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.