What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic Nurse/RN/LPN/CMA position at MD CLINICS?
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality clinical care, patient education, care coordination, and support services. This role ensures safe, efficient patient flow and promotes a positive patient experience while working collaboratively with providers, medical assistants, behavioral health staff, and front-office personnel.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Patient Support
- Perform patient assessments, including vital signs, history review, medication reconciliation, and symptom evaluation.
- Administer medications, injections, vaccines, and treatments per provider orders and clinic protocols.
- Provide patient education on medications, follow-up care, chronic conditions, and treatment plans (non-diagnostic).
- Conduct telephone triage and relay provider-approved instructions to patients.
- Maintain awareness of patient acuity and escalate concerns to providers promptly.
Documentation & Compliance
- Document all patient interactions in eClinicalWorks (eCW) accurately and timely.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, state nursing regulations, and clinic policies.
- Maintain accurate logs (vaccine logs, medication inventory, crash cart checks, etc.).
- Participate in audits, quality measures, and compliance initiatives as directed.
Clinical Operations
- Oversee clinical workspace readiness, room stocking, equipment checks, and infection control protocols.
- Support medical assistants by providing guidance, training, and clarification on clinical procedures.
- Assist with lab collections (phlebotomy, swabs, point-of-care testing) per competency and policy.
- Participate in emergency response procedures and maintain current CPR/BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN required).
- Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kentucky in good standing.
- Certifications: Current BLS/CPR certification required; additional certifications preferred.
- Experience: Prior clinic, outpatient, primary care, or urgent care experience preferred.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in EHR systems, preferably eClinicalWorks (eCW).
- Strong communication, documentation, and critical thinking skills.
Key Competencies
- Professionalism, discretion, and strong patient service orientation
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Team collaboration and willingness to support changing clinic needs
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Standing, walking, and bending.
- Exposure to clinical environments, including possible contact with bloodborne pathogens (training and PPE provided).