Registered Nurse

**Starting at $49.74**

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Under general supervision of the Nursing Director relates effectively with other health providers and clinic staff to ensure continuity of care; maintains satisfactory relations with other departments; participates in all phases of education; maintenance of records and upgrading of policies, procedures and skills of personnel; and assists with the Screening Desk. Operates within the scope of the Nursing Practices Act and maintains standards consistent with the level of care set by Title 22 and AAAHC standards. May serve as supervisor in the absence of an RN Supervisor.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:

- Manages clinical duties of nursing staff and performs administrative functions as assigned by the Nursing Director.
- Interviews patients to obtain appropriate health history and/or immunization status.
- Performs screening tests for which the individual has been prepared by education and experience.
- Maintains records and documents all necessary information in the patient health record.
- Takes vital signs and measurements (i.e. height/length and weight).
- Administers specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection and notes time and amount in patient?s health record.
- Collects samples, such as urine, blood and sputum from patients for testing and performs routine laboratory tests on samples.
- Sterilizes equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer or autoclave.
- Provides consistent level of nursing care set by Title 22 by planning, organizing, implementing and directing the nursing functions of patients of the organization.
- Maintain acceptable standards of patient care and documentation.
- Creates a positive work environment for providers and staff.
- Accurately and promptly implements physician?s orders.
- Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.
- May participate in planning changes and improvements, as requested.
- Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures.
- Assists clinical staff in their need for supplies and equipment on hand and maintains standards of cleanliness and organization within the Medical Clinic area.
- Assists in the oversight of the maintenance of all logs of equipment, medications, and stock supplies to assure all items are current, removing and disposing of outdate materials and submitting requests for needed items.
- Assists, as requested, in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
- Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality.
- Participates and documents in women?s, family, and immunization programs.
- Participates in the functions of the Screening Desk as it relates to prioritization of patient care.
- Assist providers with follow-up of all abnormal test results.
- Implement appropriate patient teaching that is directed toward preventing illness and maintaining health in cooperation with and as directed by providers and the Medical Director.
- At the time of hire, each employee will meet with their supervisor to set measurable goals and objectives that are a requirement for the position. These measurables will be monitored by the supervisor and reviewed during the introductory period. They will also be utilized in the annual performance evaluation. The measurables may change from year to year. The supervisor is responsible to notify the employee of any new measurables at the time of the performance review.

**ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Manages clinical duties of nursing staff and performs administrative functions as assigned by the Nursing Director.
- Interviews patients to obtain appropriate health history and/or immunization status.
- Performs screening tests for which the individual has been prepared by education and experience.
- Maintains records and documents all necessary information in the patient health record.
- Takes vital signs and measurements (i.e. height/length and weight).
- Administers specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection and notes time and amount in patient?s health record.
- Collects samples, such as urine, blood and sputum from patients for testing and performs routine laboratory tests on samples.
- Sterilizes equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer or autoclave.
- Provides consistent level of nursing care set by Title 22 by planning, organizing, implementing and directing the nursing functions of patients of the organization.
- Maintain acceptable standards of patient care and documentation.
- Creates a positive work environment for providers and staff.
- Accurately and promptly implements physician?s orders.
- Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.
- May participate in planning changes and improvements, as requested.
- Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures.
- Assists clinical staff in their need for supplies and equipment on hand and maintains standards of cleanliness and organization within the Medical Cl