About this role
Job Requirements Position Summary The Registered Nurse, under the direction of the Physician, utilizes knowledge and skills to provide direct age-specific and culturally appropriate patient care through the use of the nursing process based on knowledge of principles of growth and development, serves as a clinical resource, participates in patient and staff education, demonstrates leadership, and serves as a preceptor. Minimum Requirements Education
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program Experience
• N/A License/Registration/Certifications
• South Carolina RN Nursing License • Current CPR certification Preferred Requirements Preferred Education
• N/A Preferred Experience
• 1-2 years healthcare experience. Preferred License/Registration/Certifications
• N/A Core Job Responsibilities
• Measure and record vital signs, takes patient medical history and chief complaint. Record information accurately in the medical chart. • Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies. • Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization of equipment. • Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments. • Prepare patient for examination. • Phlebotomy, finger sticks, and collection of other lab specimens. • Assist the provider with exams and minor office surgery. • Adhere to and practice appropriate infection control policies and procedures. • Screens, manages, and follows up telephone messages from patients, referrals, and pharmacies. • Prepare and send prescriptions electronically per provider's orders. • Performs waived lab tests, EKGs, and administers injections. • Applies dressing and remove sutures as ordered by the provider. • Explains patient's problems, medications and procedures to patient. • Uses printed handouts, booklets, samples, examples, and videos computer programs as applicable. • Helps to maintain patient education material. Reviews educational material as needed • Use CPR skills when required. • Dispose of biohazard waste according to state standards. • Maintain OSHA requirements and practice OSHA standards. • Perform accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times. • Perform other duties as assigned.