Clinic Nurse - LPN or RN

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Oklahoma Arthritis Center (OAC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Job Summary :

Responsible for nursing care under the supervision of physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.

Essential Functions :

• Obtain, verify and record health history of patients.
• Gather pertinent health data through physical assessments.
• Room patients.
• Provide basic patient care as ordered by providers.Administer medications, which may include subcutaneous or intramuscularinjections, and treatments as directed by physicians or physician assistants.
• Assist providers in performing exams, procedures and treatments.
• Adhere to infection control and safety guidelines to include cleaning exam roomsbetween patients, sterilizing equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizerand autoclave.
• Accurately and completely document assessments, interventions, patient / familyresponses, medications dispensed / prescribed and test results in medical record.
• Observe patients and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment tomedical personnel in charge.
• May be required to perform phlebotomy duties.
• Educate and instruct patients about self-administered medications.
• Promote wellness by providing patient education materials, communicatingphysician advice / instructions.
• Order, sort and store supplies and restock exam rooms.
• Answer telephone calls and messages from patients to include relayinginstructions to patients or family member and provide pertinent information.
• Accurately relay prescription information to pharmacies.
• Fulfill clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include sending or receivingpatient medical records; obtaining lab, x-ray, hospital notes, referral information,etc.; completing forms for pre-certifications and / or pre-authorization formedication and / or procedures.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA guidelines.
• Check and resolve assigned tasks in EMR program.
• Assist co-workers as needed.
• Responsible for neatness of work area to include stocking and cleaning.
• Be productive when faced with any down time during work hours.
• Maintain emotional control and diplomacy at all times.
• Maintain open and positive lines of communication.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate sensible and efficient use of equipment and supplies by limitingwaste, spoilage or damage.

Performance Requirements :

Knowledge :

Skills :

Abilities :

Qualifications :

Physical Requirements :

Environmental Conditions :

Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and biohazards.

This is a safety sensitive position.

Travel Requirements :

Travel may be required.

Scheduled Working Hours :

Normal work hours are 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8 : 00 a.m. to 1 : 00 p.m. on Fridays. Hours may vary depending upon the needs of the position, department, and clinic.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change from time to time, with or without notice.

Equipment Operated :

Computer, stethoscope, echocardiography (EKG) machine, automated external defibrillator(AED), blood pressure cuff, and other nursing items. May involve use of walkers,wheelchairs, pulse oximetry and oxygen tanks.