Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics Full-time Regular Ridgeland, SC, US 7 days ago Requisition ID: 1242 Job Title: Registered Nurse Home Department: Nursing Reports To: Nurse Manager Effective Date: This document is intended to describe the general duties required for this position. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Position Summary The Registered Nurse (RN)assists providers and other medical staff by performing administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a licensed medical provider. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records. Clinical duties may include, preparing patient charts, preparing treatment room for patient exams, recording patient medical history and lab results, cleaning and sterilizing medical equipment, drawing blood, and administering injections. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient's chart. Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filled out and available in patients' medical records prior to their appointment Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; keeping patient information confidential. Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations; Assist provider in exam rooms Disinfects, cleans treatment rooms following patient examinations; Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required; Properly disposes of contaminated supplies Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt. Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.) Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls Interviews patients to obtain their medical history Records patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient medical files. Performs routine screening tests, such as height and weight measurements and blood pressure checks. Administers injections (if certified) as ordered by the provider Calls patient to alert them of lab/test results, as assigned by the provider. Performs other related duties as assigned by management. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current licensure in good standing for the state of SC or Compact License. CPR and first aid certification required; Experience with EHR, MS Word, Excel, Outlook Bilingual, preferred (English and Spanish) 1-2 year nursing experience in Pediatrics, Adult Medicine or OB/GYN is preferred. At least 6 months experience with electronic health record, phlebotomy, vitals, EKGs, nebulizer treatments, immunizations, IV's, referral tracking and assisting with clinical procedures #J-18808-Ljbffr Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Services, Inc.