Nurse-Clinic Center for Urology

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

- N/A

License/Registration/Certifications

· South Carolina RN Nursing License

· Current CPR certification

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

· N/A

Preferred Experience

- 1-2 years healthcare experience.

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

· N/A

Core Job Responsibilities

· Measure and record vital signs, takes patient medical history and chief complaint. Record information accurately in the medical chart.

· Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.

· Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization of equipment.

· Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments.

· Prepare patient for examination.

· Phlebotomy, finger sticks, and collection of other lab specimens.

· Assist the provider with exams and minor office surgery.

· Adhere to and practice appropriate infection control policies and procedures.

· Screens, manages, and follows up telephone messages from patients, referrals, and pharmacies.

· Prepare and send prescriptions electronically per provider’s orders.

· Performs waived lab tests, EKGs, and administers injections.

· Applies dressing and remove sutures as ordered by the provider.

· Explains patient’s problems, medications and procedures to patient.

· Uses printed handouts, booklets, samples, examples, and videos computer programs as applicable.

· Helps to maintain patient education material. Reviews educational material as needed

· Use CPR skills when required.

· Dispose of biohazard waste according to state standards.

· Maintain OSHA requirements and practice OSHA standards.

· Perform accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.