QUALIFICATIONS Education • Graduate of an approved school of nursing Experience/Skills • Two years experience in physician’s office or related experience (preferred, but not required). • Background in medical-surgical nursing and immunizations • Knowledge of clinic function • Ability to work in conjunction with other clinic personnel • Knowledge of community health resources for alternate health services • Knowledge of community health nursing principles and practices. • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written reports Required Licenses/Certifications • RN Licensure in the State of Indiana • CPR Working Conditions • Clean, well-lighted working environment ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Functions • Escorts patient to exam rooms and assesses patients per clinic protocols • Obtains and thoroughly documents vital signs, chief complaint • Updates medication lists, and verifies allergies • Updates the patient’s medical and social history, as appropriate • Prepares patient for examination and assists as necessary • Ensures that ordered tests results are in the patient record and available for Practitioner review at time of patient examination • Sends patient letter of intent to have prescribed orders completed if no record found in chart • Assures adequate patient records are maintained and transferred as requested • Obtains consent for procedures as directed • Collects lab specimens and prepares specimen for transport according to policy • Assists provider in procedures including but not limited to dressing changes, pelvic exams, laceration repairs, injections, and aspirations • Utilizes appropriate aseptic technique • Cleans instruments and prepares them for sterilization according to policy • Maintains current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and current clinical condition • Follows the five rights of medication administration in order to reduce the potential for error • Documents in the patient record all medication administered and tests performed in a timely and accurate manner. Charges appropriately • Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and involves patient and family in education • Knowledgeable in growth and development principals and provides age appropriate care • Schedules patient for further testing as directed by the Practitioner • Keeps track of follow-up labs, wellness checks for future patient reminders • Maintains knowledge of rules and regulations governing the clinic • Phones-in prescription refills as directed by the Practitioner • Responds to emergency situations appropriately and immediately • Calls 911 as necessary • Performs other duties as assigned Clinic Responsibilities • Ensures that exam rooms and patient accessible areas are safe and that likelihood of patient injury is reduced • Assures that examination rooms are full at all times and that patients are seen in an orderly and fair manner • Ensures that acutely ill or injured patients are triaged and seen first • Explains delays and waiting times to patients and families • Records all phone conversations and information given to the patient in the medical record to provide for clear communication among all clinic staff • Maintains knowledge of lab collection policy and procedures • Performs quality controls for tests and documents results as per policy • Monitors and records oxygen tanks monthly • Checks AED monthly. Records activity • Performs API QC during the year on all tests resulted at site • Checks for outdates on supplies and medications on an ongoing basis • Inventories medications upon receiving and disposing. Inventories, orders and manages the VFC medications • Documents accordingly • Monitors and records refrigerator temperatures daily • Participates in professional development and assumes responsibility for keeping knowledge of skills current Office Responsibilities • Answers telephone calls in a professional manner and refers patient problems to Practitioner • Interacts professionally with patients and families. Exhibits ability to prioritize and organize work • Follows through on assigned tasks • Participates in departmental performance improvement activities by collecting, analyzing, and reporting data • Knowledgeable of and compliant with clinic policies and procedures • Exhibits cooperation and positive attitude and maintains a good working relationship with all clinic staff • Completes incident reports and forwards to Practitioner when appropriate • Completes routine equipment checks and stock supplies\ • Orders supplies as needed • Monitors, orders, and stocks exam rooms with supplies as needed. Full time/Day shift 80 hours/Biweekly