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p>Under supervision, the incumbent of this position provides professional nursing care to clinic patients. Works collaboratively with the providers within the team setting to facilitate quality care for the patient.Performs general nursing care to patients. Administers treatments in accordance with nursing standards. Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids provider during treatment, examination, and testing of patients. Greets patients and obtains well-documented history and vitals. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.indwelling catheter urine collection; draw blood from portocath; assist endoscopy, start saline lock or IV fluids and monitor IV fluids. May administer IV push medications and/or add medications to IV only after completion of special training and only under direct supervision of licensed practitioner. May make arrangements for patient testing and admissions. May be required to have a working knowledge of ICD9, CPT and HCPCS coding and managed care. Responds to incoming telephone calls and (per provider instructions) calls in refills and prescriptions to pharmacy. Per provider and/or established protocol, instructs patients and/or family with regard to medication and treatment and documents the same. Formulates and updates patient care plans. documents instructions and notifies patient. Maintains patient files, records and other information in a professional manner following policies and procedures regarding documentation. Ensures preparation of exam rooms including re-stocking of treatment areas. Follows the CHRISTUS Health guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI). Maintains established CHRISTUS Health policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS Health’s cultural diversity objectives. Supports and adheres to CHRISTUS Health Service Guarantee.Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing or vocational nursing.Previous medical office experience preferred.Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Valid state license to practice nursing.Full Time

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