Role: Under supervision, provides professional nursing care to clinic patients, collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure quality care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performs general nursing duties, administers treatments, and assists with patient examinations and testing.
- Prepares equipment, observes and reports patient conditions, and records vital signs and reactions.
- Manages appointment scheduling, prioritizes emergency cases, and maintains patient flow.
- Greets patients, obtains medical histories, prepares for exams, and instructs on sample collection and tests.
- Performs various clinical procedures including specimen collection, wound care, medication administration, and patient education, in accordance with licensure and training.
- Coordinates patient testing, admissions, and transfers; responds to phone inquiries, refills, and prescriptions.
- Maintains documentation, updates patient care plans, and manages patient records securely.
- Ensures exam rooms are prepared, participates in meetings, and engages in professional development.
- Adheres to confidentiality, HIPAA policies, and organizational guidelines, supporting a diverse and ethical work environment.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state or compact agreement.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Proficiency in clinical procedures, patient communication, and documentation.
- Ability to perform tasks with proper training, including blood draws, injections, EKGs, and other procedures.
- Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.