Clinic Nurse

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.