Position Summary
Under direct supervision, coordinates and organizes the clinical care of patients within the practice
Job Responsibilities
- Monitors the expiration dates of medical supplies.
- Triages patient inquiries and communicates test results.
- Attends unit based in-service and / or continuing education programs to maintain current knowledge base in the field.
- Provides in-office, patient care services. Duties may include obtaining patient histories, vital signs, venipuncture, specimen collection, administering vaccines / medications and educating patients.
- Recommends and implements improvements in procedures to ensure smooth functioning of the practice and high quality patient care.
- Develops, updates, implements and evaluates a comprehensive plan of care based on the individual patient needs.
- Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and / or reagents. May order supplies / equipment / reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately.
Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control.
- Evaluates status of patients in emergency situations to determine and obtain appropriate care, administers various medications, shots, and lab tests.
- Schedules tests and procedures for patients.
- Educates patients and family regarding treatment and therapies.
- Records diagnosis, treatment plans, progress notes and doctors' orders in patient charts.
- Coordinates and participates in patient follow up care.
- Calls in medication prescriptions to pharmacies.
- Provides continuity of care through patient family education and discharge planning.
Education
Associate's Degree in Nursing
Experience
Up to 2 years of post-degree course work and / or an internship and less than one year of previous experience may be considered.
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be articulate and possess a professional demeanor.
Licenses and Certifications
- Current NY State Registered Nurse License & Registration.
- BLS Certification (issued by the American Heart Association)
- Infection Control Certificate
Working Conditions / Physical Demands
Standard office work
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