Clinic Nurse

Clinic Nurse

Under the direction of the Director of Orthopedics and Specialty Clinics, the Clinic Nurse is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs selected nursing and administrative duties and assists the physician or advanced practice provider as part of the clinical care team.
• Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence and determines needed services per practice protocol.
• Confers with provider regarding any incomplete patient tests/consults or other incomplete orders prior to patient visit.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment escorting them from the waiting area to the exam room and taking histories and vital signs.
• Prepares, cleans and maintains exam and treatment rooms.
• Accompanies physician to the hospital to assist in pre and post procedures, rounding on patients, and wound care.
• Assists with exams and office procedures as needed; provides other patient care services as directed by the Physician or Nurse Practitioner.
• Prepares and maintains clinical supplies and equipment.
• Triages and responds to patient communications within practice policy.
• Assists with scheduling tests and treatments, pre-certifying patients for hospital care and/or procedures, and processing referrals to other providers.
• Coordinates care with disease management or case programs as needed.
• Contributes to the development of policies and procedures.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Creates, maintains, copies and files patient files, records and other information as needed.
• Interacts with patients, families, staff, and providers in a professional, positive, and respectful manner.
• Consistently demonstrates a positive attitude.
• Fosters teamwork by offering assistance to others.
• Demonstrates clear ownership of workplace and patient safety.
• Reports mistakes, near misses, adverse events and quality and safety concerns.
• Participates in the development and implementation of safety and quality improvement activities.
• Protects patient confidentiality and abides by all HIPAA and privacy laws.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Qualification Requirements:

Education: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program or an accredited Registered Nursing program.

Licensure/Certification: Current Licensure through State of Indiana required. CPR certification required within one month of hire.

Experience: One to three years of clinical experience; wound care preferred. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments, common safety hazards and precautions and treatment room procedures required. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time; push, pull and reach. The ability to move and lift patients, when necessary. Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.