What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Nurse position at HUTCHINSON CLINIC P A INC?
Role:
Responsible for providing professional nursing care to the patient under the direction of a physician or health care provider.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Performs general nursing care to patients. Adjusts and/or administers prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with nursing standards and physician/provider's orders.
- Responds to all incoming telephone calls and patient needs. Interpret patient's symptoms and communicates them to the physician. Assess the patient's needs to provide the best care and advice
- Collaborates with physicians and nurses to devise individual care plans for patients.
- Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections, ect) and documents findings in the patient's medical record.
- Inspect the facility and equipment and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, ect)
- Maintaining personal contact with patients and relatives, being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity, and privacy and ensuring a friendly environment at all times.
- Storing and checking medication in accordance with established standards and guidelines.
- Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for professional practice and continued professional growth. Attends all in-services and meetings as appropriate.
- Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time
Performance Measures:
- Performs all Essential Job functions and responsibilities.
- Maintains a professional and positive attitude, appearance and relationship with patients and staff.
- Observe all clinic guidelines and policies.