Providesadministrative and clinical assistance to Physicians and/or PhysicianAssistants, Nurse Practitioners in the examination and treatment of patients inthe Clinic and Urgent Care Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES are as follows: although this is not an all-inclusivelist and additional duties may be added as necessary to meet the needs of theorganization.To perform this jobsuccessfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty.

Establishes acompassionate environment acknowledging and attending to physiologicaland psychological needs.

Assures quality care and maintains patient confidence by continualawareness and promptly attending to patients’ comfort and safety needs.

Educates patients on proceduresand treatments to gain cooperation, understanding and allay apprehension.

Examsand assesses the condition of the patient by taking temperature, pulse, bloodpressure and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal.

Collect information from the patients to be seen regarding medical insurance details, medical records, identification and other pre treatment formalities.

Use information to complete registration, pre-authorizations,referrals, etc.

Gathers information from patients, including their healthhistory and how they are currently feeling and documents on patients’ chart.

Assist Physicians and other nurses in performing tests andprocedures.

Observespatient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisoror Physician of patient’s condition and reactions to drugs, treatment andsignificant incidents.

May give enemas, monitor catheters, and dress wounds.

Respondsto life savings situations based upon nursing standards, policies, proceduresand protocol.

Collects samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, frompatients for testing and performs routine waived laboratory testing on sampleswith appropriate training and competencies.

Supports the hospitals medical supply system; followsprocedures for patient charge items.

After the medicines and injections are prescribed by thephysician, prepares and administers medication, orally or by subcutaneous or inter muscular injection, noting on patients' chart.

Educates patients on discharge instruction.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Continually displays cost consciousness by exercising costcontrol measures and conserving organizational resources at all times.

Maintains positive and pleasant internal and externalrelationships; successfully contributes to an environment of caring, cooperation,professionalism and optimism.

Promotes a team oriented environment by supporting everyone'sefforts to succeed, recognizing and acknowledging accomplishments of teammembers, exhibiting confidence in self and others, inspiring and motivatingothers to perform well, sharing information to benefit the organization.

Demonstrates effective communication skills by conveyingnecessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questionswhen clarification is needed; uses tactful and appropriate communications understanding the context of thesituation, i.e. sensitive, emotional, and confidential, etc.

Works effectively with staff at all levels within theorganization as well as various cultural and ethnic groups.

Demonstrates good work ethic by arriving on time andutilizing time effectively and efficiently, following dress code and uniformguidelines, completing training requirements as assigned, and possessing highstandards and expecting the same from others.

Values quality by being accurate and thorough inresponsibilities, continually looks for ways to improve processes,understanding and embracing change.

Demonstrates knowledge of, and displays support oforganizational mission, vision, value statements, standards and philosophies,policies and procedures, instructions, confidentiality and behavior standards.

Demonstrates a working knowledge of, and keeps abreast ofall pertinent federal, state and local laws and regulations as they presentlyexist and as they change or are modified.

Promotes and displays knowledge of safety consciousness,universal precautions, and proper body mechanics; uses equipment and materials properly according to training and/or guidelines.

Takes ownership of the customer experience by acknowledgingand responding appropriately to a variety of inquiries or complaints,identifying and resolving customer needs in a timely manner, and ensuringcustomer satisfaction by completing the interaction 100% of the time.

Demonstrates strong knowledge of and considers patientrights, ensuring an atmosphere which maintains privacy, dignity and well-beingof patients.

Performs other tasks and duties as assigned in an efficient,effective and cost conscious manner.

Requirements

The requirements listedbelow are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education,training, licensures, and experience required to be successful in the position.

Education/Experience

This section identifies thelevel required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Graduate from an accredited nursing program and successfullypass the national licensing examination.

Preferred Education/Experience

This section identifies theideal level we seek for recruiting candidates for the position.

Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (BSN). Two (2) or moreyears hospital staff nursing experience.

Credentials

This section identifies thespecialized type of licensures, registration, or certification required by thefacility.

Current Registered Nurse licensures by the State of Indianaand Healthcare BLS certification.

Preferred Credentials

This section identifies theideal level we seek for recruiting candidates for the position.

ACLS, TB and IV certification (orwilling to obtain within department guidelines).

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Read, write and speak in the English language tosuccessfully perform the essential duties of this position.

Computer-literate to perform successfully the essential duties of this position.

Mathematical ability to calculate figures and amountsrelated to proportions, percentages, and volume for medication dosages, etc.

Physical and mental stamina to stand continually and walk; work with constant demands, challenges and difficult circumstances.

Ability to multi-task, work with numerous interruptions andwillingness to assess and change priorities.

Benefits

Employee Benefits for Hospital Positions

Pinnacle Hospital offers a bountiful array of insurance benefits to our regular staff members who have been offered and continue to work a full-time position sixty (60) or more hours per bi-weekly pay. Insurance benefits become available on the first (1st) day of the month after sixty days of full-time employment.

Pinnacle Hospital also offers a generous Paid Time Off program to our regular staff members who have been offered and continue to work a minimum of forty-eight (48) or more hours per bi-weekly pay. It starts to accrue on the first day of employment and is available after completing the ninety (90) day introductory period