SUMMARY: Obtain vital signs and documents necessary for provider, assists with procedures as directed, performs orders, instructs patients per provider instructions, documentation as needed and assists with transfers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Obtain vital signs on each patient to be seen by provider.Document reason for the visit in brief format.Assist with procedure as directed by the provider.Instruct patients as directed by the provider.If required, document any teaching/counseling with patient.If required, assist with completing and updating: summary of care, medication sheet, nutritional screen, immunization sheet, growth chart, appropriate flow sheets and diabetic foot screening.Document all prescription refills called in by pharmacists or patient, with approval of provider.Administer and document all medications as ordered by the provider.Schedule patients for specialist appointments and receive authorization from insurance companies prior to sending patient for tests, etc.Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity.Identify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.Sign all documentation with initials or initial with last name and title.Possess ability to assess and reassess pain.If required, record all ordered lab, x-ray and referrals in the appropriate log books; and check each patient off as they are received and when patient was notified.Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.Able to assist in emergency situations.If required, prepare monthly immunization report for state office TVFC.If necessary, scan lab, x-ray, medical records, etc. in a timely manner.If required, perform hearing and vision screening on patients.If required, perform weekly inventory on all supplies in clinic and stock accordingly to par levels for each room.Perform clinic labs as required.Assist with the transfer of patients as directed by the provider.Provide for the emotional and physical comfort of the patient/resident.Advocate for the patient.Document information concisely, accurately, and completely.Identify and utilize appropriate channels of communication.Organize exam rooms, medications, and any samples if maintained.Maintain current license and any continuing education requirements.Attend departmental in-services and/or meetings as required.Know and comply with practice standards of the state board of nursing.Miscellaneous duties as assigned, requested, or required.QUALIFICATIONS: Competent in medical terminology.Maintain discretion and confidentiality in communications.Knowledgeable about policies and procedures regarding reporting and release of protected health information (PHI).Competent in clinical skills and use of medical equipment.Knowledgeable of Infection Control and Prevention practices.Knowledge of licensing requirements, nursing practice act, statutes, and rules applicable to nursing.Maintain certifications and continuing education requirements needed to perform job.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Current Vocational Nurse licensureBasic Life Support (BLS) certificateAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), highly recommendedPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), highly recommendedOne (1) year of clinical practice, preferredVision and Hearing Certification, if requiredLANGUAGE/READING SKILLS: Communicate verbally and in writing in English.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Competent in dosage calculations.REASONING ABILITY: Responds to unusual or varied situations that are not covered by existing standards, procedures and precedents.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, ascend and descend stairs, possess ability to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. Frequently be able to lift 25 pounds from the floor to waist level and may occasionally be required to assist moving adult patients. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to clearly focus vision. Specific hearing abilities using the stethoscope for breath sounds and Korotkoff sounds.
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