Office Registered Nurse - Family Practice Center

Office Registered Nurse - Family Practice Center

Provides direct patient care to designated patients/members under the direction and supervision of a clinical manager or physician. Job responsibilities include carrying out assessments, procedures and treatments requiring knowledge and technical ability in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act and Halifax Health's Policies and Procedures.

Job Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Current valid Florida State Board of Nursing License (RN).

Clear communication skills, written and oral.

Current Professional Rescuer CPR certification.

Ability to provide care as evidenced by schooling or experience for patients as assigned:

One year or more of hospital or clinical setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities and Standards:

- Obtains accurate and pertinent information which is documented appropriately.

- Accurately assesses and documents patient vital signs to include weight, height, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, and pain levels.

- Utilizes appropriate measures to care for all patients.

- Thoroughly triages patient situations via telephone and in person by obtaining necessary data and enacting appropriate follow up.

- Injections of vaccines and medications and documentation of such to include intramuscular / subcutaneous / intradermal.

- Blood collection by capillary stick.

- Specimen handling and labeling.

- Wound dressing and changing.

- Assisting in suture / staple removal / biopsies / I&D

- Completion of annual physical and immunization forms.

- Performs CLIA waived diagnostic testing procedures in the office and documentation of such.

- Cleans and prepares the exam room between patients.

- Utilizes opportunities for patient and family education.

- Assist providers with medical procedures as needed.

- Follows Universal Precautions.

- Responds appropriately in time of disaster.

- Perform appropriately in medical emergent situations.

- Prepare medication based on providers orders.

- Recognizes and addresses safety hazards.

- Perform QA processes and documentation.

- Perform medication inventory.

- Monitor / document refrigerator temperature log.

- Monitor and request supplies as needed.

- Oversee skills / duties of medical assistant staff.

- Prepares record / referrals / ancillary testing procedures as needed.

- Utilizes appropriate communication skills.

- Communicates with patients in a manor appropriate to age and cognitive level.

- Communicates professionally and appropriately with providers, coworkers and other departments.

- Participates in professional development.