JOB SUMMARY: Provides professional nursing care for patients following established standards and practices. Prepares patients during office visits and assists patients and family members before, during and after a doctor’s visit. Works under the direct supervision of the physician. Refers matters outside their scope of duties to the Physician/Provider, Clinical Coordinator or Division Administrator (DA).
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Performs general nursing care to patients (including phone and in-person triage), administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
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Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids physician during treatment, examinations, and testing of patients.
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Records patients' medical history, vital statistics, and additional information such as test results in electronic medical records (EMR).
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Collects blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, logs the specimens, and prepares them for testing.
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Administers injections and prescribed medications as directed by the physician.
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Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to the physician.
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Greets patients and prepares them for examination, screens patients for appropriate information and instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
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Responds to and refers to incoming telephone calls. Instructs patients and family members regarding medications, test results and treatment instructions.
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Assists with referrals and medication refills.
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Maintains patient recall lists.
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Formulates and updates patient care plans, and orders, prepares, and inspects patient charts, records test, and examination results in the patient chart.
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Prepares examination rooms, including restocking of supplies in treatment areas.
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Attends required meetings and participate in team activities and professional development activities.
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Represents division in a professional manner. Treats all patients, customers, internal and external, in a courteous and cooperative manner.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Experience with Diabetic Counseling/Teaching
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Minimum of one year nursing experience in a clinic environment.
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Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
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Valid Florida RN license and BLS/CPR certification.
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Ability to work in a stressful environment in a deadline-oriented environment.
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Ability to communicate with coworkers, provider, and patients in an effective manner.
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Ability to use a computer and enter data in electronic medical record system.
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Ability to maintain RN license by successfully completing 24 hours of continuing education hours every two years.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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OB/GYN experience preferred.
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eCW electronic medical records system experience a plus
INTERACTIONS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must possess the ability to interact and communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of internal personnel, providers, personnel of outside organizations, and patients and their family members. Must possess good organizational skills, handle multiple tasks concurrently, and be able to work effectively with all levels of aforementioned groups.
Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, and other conditions common to a clinical environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Involves standing and walking. Requires normal visual acuity and hearing. Requires exposure to bodily fluids.