REGISTERED NURSE FT - Family Practice Clinic

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

Supervisory-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

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Position-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Records patients' current status, past medical history, vaccine status, vital statistics, and medication reconciliation in preparation for provider visit in EMR.
• Respects the confidentiality of patient records, and uses complete discretion when discussing patient information in accordance to HIPAA.
• Utilizes all department forms and documents in EMRs appropriately.
• Collects, labels, and transports all specimens appropriately.
• Demonstrates proper techniques when setting up for procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency and routine equipment and procedures.
• Collaborates with patient care planning. Actively participates in education specific to patient diagnosis and needs.
• Assists providers with special tests and procedures.
• Demonstrates an ability to start IVs and monitor IV fluids for correct rate.
• Ability to assess every patient for safety, medication dosage appropriateness, and other needs.
• Accurately administers medication and performs treatment in accordance of standards of care. Translates medications into pediatric doses and uses proper equipment for patient's size and age.
• Ability to identify victims and the process for reporting abuse.
• Maintains compliance within department, clinic, state and federal regulations, and policies.
• Records all phone interactions with patients in the EMR. Working knowledge of phone and phone etiquette.
• Properly cares for instruments i.e. cleaning, packaging, sterilizing as appropriate.
• Participates in mandatory in-services and attends staff meetings.
• Follows MRH policy and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency preparedness and participates in drills.
• Acts as a resource person to other staff members.
• Positive and supportive team member to staff members and other departments within the organization.
• Participates in process improvement teams or in interdepartmental efforts.
  • Acts as a liaison between patients, families, providers, and staff.
  • Completes workload as assigned.
  • Floats to other clinical departments as assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
• Position Classification: Non-exempt
  
  Compensation Range: $32.08 to $48.12
  
  Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, Paid Time Off