Clinic Staff RN

Job Description:

• Responsible for assisting physicians in their medical practice by providing technical assistance and care to patients who are chronically or acutely ill.
• Works under supervision to assist in restoring or maintaining patients at a maximum level of health.
• Provides technical nursing care through interviews, assessments, and vital signs.
• Administers medications topically, orally, by injection, or intravenously as ordered by the physician.
• Administers treatments within his/her scope of practice as ordered by the physician.
• Assists physicians with examinations and procedures as needed. Prepares patients for procedures per protocol.
• Arranges diagnostic procedures. Obtains prior authorizations.
• Participates in obtaining and meeting quality measures.
• Maintains a clean, safe patient environment. Monitors equipment to ensure it is in proper working condition.
• May assist physician with minor surgery.
• Answers telephone. Responds to patient concerns or questions and intervenes to solve patient problems.
• Maintains appropriate records, assists with coding and patient charges.
• Collects and properly disposes of selected specimens.
• Provides appropriate education to patients/families.
• Assists with filling and refilling prescriptions per doctor's orders.
• Cooperates with other personnel to maintain good employee and public relations.
• Informs supervisor or clinic Director of concerns or problems.
• Attends required meetings and maintains personal growth and development through workshops and in-service meetings.

Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current Nebraska license.
• Requires knowledge of technical nursing procedures.
• Must be CPR certified.