What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Phone Nurse - Indian Hills Clinic position at Family Health Care of Siouxland (fhcsl.com)?
LOCATION: Indian Hills Clinic
ADDRESS: 2600 Outer Drive North Sioux City, IA 51104
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt - Full-Time
REPORTS TO: Clinic Manager
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: Provides professional team-based care to patients. Assists in the continuum of care and in educating patients on their patient centered medical home.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned)
- Performs general nursing care to patients. Screens patients for appropriate information. Administers prescribed medications, tests and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
- Utilize nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of basic preventative and therapeutic nursing care of assigned patient/family as evidenced by documentation and observation of positive patient care outcomes.
- Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients and documents accurately in the patient's chart.
- Perform delegated independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards.
- Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions, within scope of practice.
- Responsible for preparation of exam rooms including re-stocking of treatment areas.
- Work collaboratively with other members of the health care team in coordination of the patient's care as evidenced by other department feedback.
- Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
- Performs related work as required.
COMPENTENCIES:
- Customer/Client Focus
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Time Management
- Communication Proficiency
- Teamwork Orientation
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Preferred:
- One year of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting preferred
- Word Processing and computer experience
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:
- Possession of a State Registered Nurse license
- CPR Certification
Job description is available upon request.