Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provide direct patient care including physical assessments and triage. Assist the provider as needed to include but not limited to providing patient education, vaccinations, therapeutic injections and electrocardiogram testing. Provide medication education and administer medications as ordered by the provider. Assists Provider(s) with facilitating referrals and prior authorizations with appropriate documentation.
2. Ensure appropriate vaccinations are being given depending on patient’s insurance or lack of insurance.
3. Facilitate an efficient clinic by assisting providers and medical assistants with keeping patient appointments running on time.
4. Work with clinic staff during morning huddles to develop a plan for patients scheduled for that day to include medications, referrals, labs, imaging and adherence to quality measures.
5. Report any significant patient conditions or reactions to medications or procedures immediately to the provider or Clinic Nurse Manager.
6. Perform phlebotomy laboratory processing and CLIA waived in-house testing as needed.
7. Assist with medication management, immunization, and medical supply purchases including:
a. clinic floor stock medications
b. immunizations and therapeutic injections
c. clinic and laboratory supplies
8. Perform phlebotomy and CLIA waived testing as necessary; process and send test specimens to the lab and enter results into EMR.
9. Review daily charts with providers to address patient preventive healthcare maintenance, immunization schedule, and potential risk factors.
10. Report all communicable diseases to ADPH.
11. Assist in compliance with OSHA standards and organization policies and procedures for infection control by maintaining a clean and sterile environment, including daily cleaning of the work area, and emptying of biohazard waste and sharps containers.
12. Review results of labs, diagnostic imaging and procedures on a daily basis, and follow-up on pending results. Ensure that results are documented in the EMR and assigned to the provider.
13. Notify patient of lab results, procedure results and referral appointments as directed by the provider.
14. Assist Pediatric nurse manager with the VFC program to include program compliance, inventory control, ordering vaccines as needed and vaccine wastage.
15. Assist in orientation and training clinic staff.
16. Participate in quality improvement projects as directed.
17. Participate in team meetings and training.
18. Maintain BLS certification.
19. All other duties, as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Basic assessment skills and knowledge of anatomy.
2. Knowledge of medications, side effects, and management of side effects.
3. Basic computer literacy including, but not limited to, electronic medical record (EMR) software and Microsoft Office.
4. Proficient in venipuncture technique.
5. Knowledge of HIPAA confidentiality requirements and commitment to safeguarding client information.
6. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have license and insurance in good standing.
7. Ability to prioritize needs and plan work assignments accordingly.
8. Ability to work with patients, significant others and family members from diverse populations.
9. Ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with others.
10. Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 30 pounds, and/or sit for extended periods of time.
Software Access
Microsoft Office
eClinical Works
Minimum Qualifications
- Current licensure as a nurse (RN or LPN) in the State of Alabama
- Minimum 0 to 2 years nursing experience
- Prior work experience in a pediatric clinic setting preferred
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provide direct patient care including physical assessments and triage. Assist the provider as needed to include but not limited to providing patient education, vaccinations, therapeutic injections and electrocardiogram testing. Provide medication education and administer medications as ordered by the provider. Assists Provider(s) with facilitating referrals and prior authorizations with appropriate documentation.
2. Ensure appropriate vaccinations are being given depending on patient’s insurance or lack of insurance.
3. Facilitate an efficient clinic by assisting providers and medical assistants with keeping patient appointments running on time.
4. Work with clinic staff during morning huddles to develop a plan for patients scheduled for that day to include medications, referrals, labs, imaging and adherence to quality measures.
5. Report any significant patient conditions or reactions to medications or procedures immediately to the provider or Clinic Nurse Manager.
6. Perform phlebotomy laboratory processing and CLIA waived in-house testing as needed.
7. Assist with medication management, immunization, and medical supply purchases including:
a. clinic floor stock medications
b. immunizations and therapeutic injections
c. clinic and laboratory supplies
8. Perform phlebotomy and CLIA waived testing as necessary; process and send test specimens to the lab and enter results into EMR.
9. Review daily charts with providers to address patient preventive healthcare maintenance, immunization schedule, and potential risk factors.
10. Report all communicable diseases to ADPH.
11. Assist in compliance with OSHA standards and organization policies and procedures for infection control by maintaining a clean and sterile environment, including daily cleaning of the work area, and emptying of biohazard waste and sharps containers.
12. Review results of labs, diagnostic imaging and procedures on a daily basis, and follow-up on pending results. Ensure that results are documented in the EMR and assigned to the provider.
13. Notify patient of lab results, procedure results and referral appointments as directed by the provider.
14. Assist Pediatric nurse manager with the VFC program to include program compliance, inventory control, ordering vaccines as needed and vaccine wastage.
15. Assist in orientation and training clinic staff.
16. Participate in quality improvement projects as directed.
17. Participate in team meetings and training.
18. Maintain BLS certification.
19. All other duties, as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Basic assessment skills and knowledge of anatomy.
2. Knowledge of medications, side effects, and management of side effects.
3. Basic computer literacy including, but not limited to, electronic medical record (EMR) software and Microsoft Office.
4. Proficient in venipuncture technique.
5. Knowledge of HIPAA confidentiality requirements and commitment to safeguarding client information.
6. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have license and insurance in good standing.
7. Ability to prioritize needs and plan work assignments accordingly.
8. Ability to work with patients, significant others and family members from diverse populations.
9. Ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with others.
10. Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 30 pounds, and/or sit for extended periods of time.
Software Access
Microsoft Office
eClinical Works
Minimum Qualifications
- Current licensure as a nurse (RN or LPN) in the State of Alabama
- Minimum 0 to 2 years nursing experience
- Prior work experience in a pediatric clinic setting preferred
The qualified candidate will possess a high level of professional accountability, excellent organizational and time management skills, and have the ability to function autonomously with minimal direct supervision. The candidate will provide phone triage, liaison with state public health, and assist in all clinical functions, to include but not limited to immunizations, phlebotomy and triage.
