Clinic RN - Assisting With Procedures

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES – Works to ensure timely and seamless transition of patients through medically appropriate levels of care. Uses skilled interventions and evidence-based practice to collaborate with patients, physicians and multidisciplinary team to achieve quality outcomes.

SUPERVISOR – Specialty Clinics Manager /Director of Practice Management

SUPERVISES – No supervisory duties

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Covers patients with surgical drapes to ensure and maintain a sterile operating field, removing patient’s body hair and disinfecting the incision site.
• Determines the availability and inspects sterile and non-sterile surgical equipment, tools and supplies.
• Removes sutures, staples, dressings, catheters and ureteral stents using clean technique.
• Inserts urinary catheters using sterile technique.
• Maintains knowledge of instruments and supplies necessary for all in-office procedures and sets-up procedure room accordingly.
• Assists with the positioning of patient.
• Maintains an unobstructed operating field with surgical retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment
• Assists the surgeon with gowning and gloving and passing instruments or supplies.
• Assists with the application of dressings, casts, splints, braces and other devices.
• Provides nursing care and assists in the coordination of that care, including follow-up and referral as necessary.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Performs laboratory testing in accordance with protocols and guidelines.
• Performs EKG’s, vitals, manual blood pressures, spirometry and assists with procedures when needed.
• Performs venipunctures and vaccinations as directed by provider.
• Answers telephone calls in a professional manner; appropriately prioritizing and communicating messages to the provider.
• Maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses and assessment of changes.
• Appropriately and timely orders testing per provider’s request, obtaining authorizations and pre-certifications, as required for reimbursement.
• Assists patients in obtaining prescription refills.
• Completes all provider assignments/patient follow-up by the end of each day.
• Maintains patient exam rooms, laboratory, patient restroom, and workstations according to standard.
• Maintains current knowledge of medications/vaccinations and their correct administration based on age of the patient and his/her clinical condition showing responsibility for their own proficiency in practice and ongoing education.
• Maintains pending test results and coordinates test tracking system to ensure all results are received and reviewed by provider.
• Maintains established office policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with office standards educating patients and families as needed.
• Ensures an adequate stock of supplies assisting in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Obtains Advance Beneficiary Notice for Medicare patients for possible non-covered procedures.
• Reviews Athena workflow dashboard and completes necessary tasks.
• Maintains daily and monthly logs as required (fridge temps, AED, medication expiration dates).
• Provides coverage at other clinics when/if necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Self-motivated, ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate age appropriate nursing care
• Ability to organize, coordinate and evaluate patient information
• Ability to be flexible and function under stressful situations
• Ability to train and mentor new staff members

EDUCATION

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

EXPERIENCE

• 2 to 3 years medical experience in a physician’s office or equivalent in combination of training or experience preferred

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE

• Current LPN or RN License within the state of Iowa
• Current BCLS certification