Position Summary

The Registered Nurse, under the direction of the Physician, utilizes knowledge and skills to provide direct age-specific and culturally appropriate patient care through the use of the nursing process based on knowledge of principles of growth and development, serves as a clinical resource, participates in patient and staff education, demonstrates leadership, and serves as a preceptor.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Experience

License/Registration/Certifications

South Carolina RN Nursing License
Current CPR certification

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

Preferred Experience

1-2 years healthcare experience.

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

Core Job Responsibilities

Measure and record vital signs, takes patient medical history and chief complaint. Record information accurately in the medical chart.
Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization of equipment.
Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments.
Prepare patient for examination.
Phlebotomy, finger sticks, and collection of other lab specimens.
Assist the provider with exams and minor office surgery.
Adhere to and practice appropriate infection control policies and procedures.
Screens, manages, and follows up telephone messages from patients, referrals, and pharmacies.
Prepare and send prescriptions electronically per provider’s orders.
Performs waived lab tests, EKGs, and administers injections.
Applies dressing and remove sutures as ordered by the provider.
Explains patient’s problems, medications and procedures to patient.
Uses printed handouts, booklets, samples, examples, and videos computer programs as applicable.
Helps to maintain patient education material. Reviews educational material as needed
Use CPR skills when required.
Dispose of biohazard waste according to state standards.
Maintain OSHA requirements and practice OSHA standards.
Perform accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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