Under direction of the RHC Clinical Supervisor, the Clinic Nurse is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs selected nursing and administrative duties and assists the physician or advanced practice provider as part of the clinical care team.
- Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence and determines needed services per practice protocol.
- Confers with provider regarding any incomplete patient tests/consults or other incomplete orders prior to patient visit.
- Prepares patients for examination and treatment escorting them from the waiting area to the exam room and taking histories and vital signs.
- Prepares, cleans and maintains exam and treatment rooms.
- Gives injections and draws blood; assists with EKGs, OB/GYN exams and office procedures as needed; provides other patient care services as directed by the Physician, Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
- Prepares and maintains clinical supplies and equipment.
- Triages and responds to patient communications within practice policy.
- Assists with scheduling tests and treatments, pre-certifying patients for hospital care and/or procedures, and processing referrals to other providers.
- Coordinates care with disease management or case programs as needed.
- Contributes to the development of policies and procedures.
- Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
- Creates, maintains, copies and files patient files, records and other information as needed.
- Interacts with patients, families, staff, and providers in a professional, positive, and respectful manner.
- Consistently demonstrates a positive attitude.
- Fosters teamwork by offering assistance to others.
- Demonstrates clear ownership of workplace and patient safety.
- Reports mistakes, near misses, adverse events and quality and safety concerns.
- Participates in the development and implementation of safety and quality improvement activities.
- Protects patient confidentiality and abides by all HIPAA and privacy laws.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Job Qualification Requirements:
Education: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program or an accredited Registered Nursing program.
Licensure/Certification: Current Licensure through State of Indiana required. CPR certification required.
Experience: One to three years of clinical experience required. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments, common safety hazards and precautions and treatment room procedures required. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Location: Greene County General Hospital ยท Bloomfield Clinic
Schedule: Full Time, Days