Role Overview: The Registered Clinic Nurse provides primary nursing support in a clinical setting, assisting physicians and patients in diagnosis and treatment. Responsibilities include patient education, documentation, specimen collection, medication administration, and assisting with invasive procedures. The nurse acts as a clinic lead, manages workflow, triages patient calls, and oversees clinic operations.
Key Duties:
- Support patient care by obtaining medical histories, vital signs, and preparing patients for examinations.
- Assist providers with procedures and invasive interventions, ensuring accuracy and safety.
- Administer medications, including IV push and IV medications, with required competencies.
- Monitor and maintain diagnostic equipment, ensuring proper operation and aseptic techniques.
- Provide patient education on treatments, medications, and post-procedure care.
- Prepare and monitor patients during invasive procedures, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Manage medication refills, including narcotics and intrathecal pumps, in collaboration with providers.
- Educate staff and patients, serve as a preceptor, and promote a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications & Skills: Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing with at least one year of RN experience preferred. Competencies include sterile technique, medication administration, specimen handling, and equipment maintenance. Required certifications include ACLS, with ongoing training for invasive procedures and safety protocols.