Neighborhood Doctors Who Care!
Description General Summary of Duties: Responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients following established standards and practices, Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care, functions as primary liaison between patients, staff and physicians. Supervision Received: Reports to Practice Administrator, Medical Director and/or Assistant Director of Nursing.Supervision exercised: Significant. Responsible for managing patient flow across clinical staff, staffing of medical assistants, all other clinical management as assigned by Practice Administrator, Medical Director and/or Assistant Director of Nursing.Essential Functions:1. Provides general nursing care to patients, Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.2. Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials, Ensures cleanliness, Prepares list of medical supplies needed, prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination and testing of patients.3. Observes, records and reports patients condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians, dispenses medication as directed, educates patient/family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness.4. Ensures appointment preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination, Screens patients for appropriation information, Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.5. Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information, posts tests and examination results.6. Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls, instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.7. Maintains patient confidentiality.The job holder must demonstrate competencies applicable to job position.Requirements Education: RN degree, BSN preferred. Experience: Minimum of three to five years professional nursing experience (in various specialties), clinic experience preferred, and at least two years in supervisory or management experience, preferably in group practice or clinic. Requirements: State RN license.