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QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing
- BSN preferred
Experience/Skills
- One year experience in physician’s office or related experience preferred
- Possesses a background in medical-surgical nursing and immunizations
- Exhibits knowledge of clinic functions
- Works well in conjunction with other clinic staff
- Demonstrates knowledge of current trends and techniques in nursing practice
- Communicates effectively both verbally and in written reports
Required Licenses/Certifications
- Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the state of Indiana
- CPR
- ACLS
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Working Conditions
- Works in a well-lit, well-ventilated clinic environment
ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES
Behavioral Expectations
- Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations
Essential Functions
- Performs the following clinic duties:
- Patient intake including medical history and physical assessment to prepare patient for their visit
- Various testing
- Lab work
- Assures patient records are maintained and transferred as requested
- Ensures that ordered test results are in the patient record and available for the provider to review at time of patient examination
- Maintains current knowledge of medications and correct administration based on patient and their current clinical condition
- Assists provider in procedures
- Obtains consent for procedures as directed
- Uses appropriate aseptic technique
- Collects lab specimens and prepares specimen for transport according to policy
- Maintains knowledge of Lab policies
- Ensures that examination rooms are fully prepared and that patients are seen in a timely manner
- Records all phone conversations and information provided to the patient in the medical record to facilitate clear communication among all clinic staff
- Answers telephone promptly, directs calls appropriately, and relays messages using patient cases in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Monitors voicemails throughout the day and processes appropriately
- Accurately schedules office visits and in-office procedures
- Reviews schedules for conflicts and coordinates necessary staff and equipment
- Documents in the patient record in a timely and accurate manner including all assessments, medications administered, and tests performed
- Understands growth and development principals and provides age-appropriate care. Interprets clinical data based on these principals
- Responds to emergency situations appropriately and immediately
- Exhibits ability to prioritize and organize work/responsibilities
- Consistently demonstrates flexibility in adapting to changes in workload and assignments
- Is able to perform duties beyond the scope of a normal workload
- Regularly offers assistance to others in order to complete workload
- Maintains an awareness of new regulations and legislation affecting the profession, healthcare, and current developments in the nursing field
- Regularly perceives potential problem situations and intervenes to offset adverse impact
- Demonstrates good judgement in use of corrective actions or alterations in problem solving, and follows up with satisfactory prevention plan
- Performs other nursing duties as assigned
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Full time/Day Shift
80 hours/Biweekly
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