Job Requirements
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse, under the direction of the Physician, utilizes knowledge and skills to provide direct age-specific and culturally appropriate patient care through the use of the nursing process based on knowledge of principles of growth and development, serves as a clinical resource, participates in patient and staff education, demonstrates leadership, and serves as a preceptor.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Experience
License/Registration/Certifications
- South Carolina RN Nursing License
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Current CPR certification
Preferred Requirements
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
- 1-2 years healthcare experience.
Preferred License/Registration/Certifications
Core Job Responsibilities
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Measure and record vital signs, takes patient medical history and chief complaint. Record information accurately in the medical chart.
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Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
- Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization of equipment.
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Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments.
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Prepare patient for examination.
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Phlebotomy, finger sticks, and collection of other lab specimens.
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Assist the provider with exams and minor office surgery.
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Adhere to and practice appropriate infection control policies and procedures.
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Screens, manages, and follows up telephone messages from patients, referrals, and pharmacies.
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Prepare and send prescriptions electronically per provider's orders.
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Performs waived lab tests, EKGs, and administers injections.
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Applies dressing and remove sutures as ordered by the provider.
- Explains patient's problems, medications and procedures to patient.
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Uses printed handouts, booklets, samples, examples, and videos computer programs as applicable.
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Helps to maintain patient education material. Reviews educational material as needed
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Use CPR skills when required.
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Dispose of biohazard waste according to state standards.
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Maintain OSHA requirements and practice OSHA standards.
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Perform accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
