Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Job Description: 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. 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.