RN - Ambulatory

Registered Nurse (RN)This position supports primary care providers in the delivery of health care to patients. The Office Nurse (RN) performs a variety of activities and procedures. The RN teaches and directs other clinical support staff in the performance of delegated acts for implementing the therapeutic plan of care. The RN is actively involved in the observation and care of the ill, injured, or infirm. The RN directs patient flow within the office, assists in patient education, and maintains clinical areas for efficient health care services.Responsibilities include preparing patient charts for the following day and understanding risk management and referral systems. The RN prepares patients for examination as instructed by the provider or Clinical Coordinator. They note the history of the present condition of patients in medical records or take an extended history as directed by the provider. The RN assists providers with examinations, administers injections, removes sutures, cleans wounds, and applies dressings as directed. The RN assists in special procedures, cleans instruments, and prepares sterilization as required. They keep examining rooms and necessary supplies clean and ready for use. The RN assists the provider to alleviate time pressure in providing health care to patients. The RN receives and manages medically related phone calls as directed by providers or Clinical Coordinators. They perform various medically related tasks directed by the provider pertaining to specialization. The RN may perform other non-clinical duties as requested. They appropriately fill out all necessary clinical forms.