RN-Registered Nurse

Nurse (LPN or RN)

Position Summary

The nurse is responsible for assisting providers in ensuring the comfort of patients.

Principal Duties

·         Learn Athena clinical EMR

·         Participates in the delivery and evaluation of patient care

·         Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients

·         Adhere to clinic/company policies and procedures

·         Learn basic patient triage and computer input

·         Implements patient care plans to include blood draws and immunizations

·         Identify patients and their personal information using their ID, documents or 2 patient identifiers (ex. Name & DOB)

·         Determine the correct venipuncture method based on patient age, health etc.

·         Assists providers during examinations and procedures

·         Performs various patient tests and administers medications with the scope of practice of the nurse

·         Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards while working

·         Ensure patient confidentiality

·         Cleans work area as needed

·         Other duties as assigned by the management

Essential Skills/Job Requirements 

• Familiarity with computer and relevant software applications
• Awareness of general administrative and clerical procedures
• Good interpersonal skills and communication
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multi task
• Able to stand on feet, bend and move through shift
• Ability to multi task

Experience & Education

• LPN or RN certification
• 1-3 years’ experience

Physical Requirements

Needs to be able to sit for extended periods, stand and walk occasional, reach and manipulate objects with their hands (like a keyboard).  Have good vision for reading computer screens, and be able to hear clearly to answer phone calls; most positions may require lifting light items up to 10 pounds occasionally.