Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

 

 

Job Title: Registered Nurse

 

Department: Clinical Services/Nursing Service

 

Reports To: Director of Nursing

 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

 

 

SUMMARY

Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients in the Main or Satellite Clinic settings by performing the following duties as well as any other duties assigned within the scope of practice of a registered nurse:

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 

Explains procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation and ensure patient understanding.

 

Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures and protocol.

 

Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies for minor surgical or other procedures.

 

Keeps all work areas and treatment areas clean and neat.

 

Participates in department or unit quality improvement activities.

 

Triages patients as appropriate and encourages health promotion and wellness concepts.

 

Takes and records patients’ vital signs, dresses wounds and alcohol rubs.

 

Applies compresses and ice bags.

 

Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge.

 

Administers specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, and notes time and amount on patients’ charts.

 

Administers immunizations as ordered and indicated.

 

Interprets physician’s instructions to patients.

 

Keeps records of vital statistics and other pertinent data of patients.

 

Makes sure 02 tank is full at all times, nebulizer machine is available and working.

 

Prepares forms and requisition for tests to be performed.

 

Makes sure exam rooms are ready to receive next patient.

 

Assists patients and providers as needed.

 

Informs patients of disease processes and life time management.

 

Inventories, monitors and requisitions supplies. Ensures all treatment rooms, emergency carts and offices are appropriately stocked.

 

Completes, monitors and follows up on referrals for any assigned physician/provider or as instructed by Director of Nursing.

 

Works with the WIC Program to assure a smooth operation of the department in the absence of the WIC Coordinator. Ensures that all certifications are appropriate and in compliance with the State of Mississippi rules and regulations as it applies to the WIC Program.

 

Works under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing or Physician/Provider at all times.

 

Annual evaluation will be conducted by the Supervisor with weight value of 65% from a Physician/Nurse Practitioner and 35% based on overall teamwork with nurses, staff, etc.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; six months to one year of experience practicing as a registered nurse.

 

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend facility policies, procedure instructions, simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information as well as provide education in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret and carry out detailed instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. 

 

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid RN license in the State of Mississippi. Must have a valid Mississippi driver’s license and adequate transportation.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand the above job description and agree to abide by its content. I understand that failure to satisfactorily perform the assigned duties may result in disciplinary action and/or termination.

 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; six months to one year of experience practicing as a registered nurse.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend facility policies, procedure instructions, simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information as well as provide education in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret and carry out detailed instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. 

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid RN license in the State of Mississippi. Must have a valid Mississippi driver’s license and adequate transportation.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.