What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN or LPN Clinic Nurse position at Apex Staffing, Inc.?
Specialty practice seeks Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time, 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday Clinic Physicians Nurse position in North Little Rock, AR.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assess and collect patient data per protocols (history and physical, blood pressure checks, post procedure checks, pre procedure evaluations, all nurse visits)
Formulate and document nursing care plan based on MD’s plan of care, then implement the plan safely and clearly
Triage and review incoming phone calls and appropriately respond in a timely, efficient and professional manner
Counsel and provide health education to patient and family members
Document on each patient’s record all observed or expressed health care needs
Provide patient care in a safe, comfortable and private environment
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for professional practice and for continued professional growth
Provide emergency medical care with physician if the need arises based on BLS and ACLS guidelines
Review lab results and call patients with results based on physician recommendations
Counsel patients in medications, procedures, and diet
Monitor and process all incoming patient tests through the computer interface system
Triage nurse phone calls
EDUCATION
High School or GED required.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.