Registered Nurse

Piedmont HealthCare PA; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont HealthCare PA in North Carolina is seeking a competent RN for a PRN position to provide professional nursing care in a clinic setting. You will assist physicians, coordinate patient care, and act as the main liaison between patients, staff and doctors.

Responsibilities include administering medications, maintaining exam rooms, educating patients, and handling charting and tests. Requires NC RN licensure and ALS certification with at least 1 year of nursing experience.

Qualifications

• RN license required for North Carolina.
• Minimum one year of professional nursing experience; clinic experience preferred.
• ALS certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care following standards and practices.
• Assist physicians and coordinate patient care with staff.
• Serve as liaison between patients, staff and physicians.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Maintain exam rooms and prepare supplies and equipment.
• Observe and report patient condition and response to treatment.
• Educate patients and families about procedures and health maintenance.
• Handle patient intake, triage and information collection.
• Maintain patient records and post test results.
• Respond to phone inquiries and provide treatment guidance.

Skills

Nursing theory

Patient care

Safety standards

Record keeping

Emergency response

Communication

Phlebotomy

Education

RN degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Description

This will be a PRN Position

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Responsible for providing professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff and physicians.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports to Clinical Supervisor or Physician.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May include clinical staff in department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed. Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination and testing of patients, to include phlebotomy as assigned by office.
• Observes, records and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. Dispenses medication as directed. Educates patient/family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness.
• Ensures appointment preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination. Screens patients for appropriate information. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
• Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results.
• Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Preparation of prescriptions as assigned.
• Clerical duties may include preparation of forms, letters, etc.
• Responsible for OSHA compliance.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Coordinates with staff in cross training. Helps in-service other staff on clinical equipment and procedures as appropriate. The jobholder must demonstrate competencies applicable to job position

Requirements

EDUCATION

RN degree, BSN preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one-year professional nursing experience, clinic experience preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

Maintain valid RN license for the state of North Carolina. Must be ALS certified.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, regulations and practices to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Skill in preparing/maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS

Combination of office and exam settings. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients. Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.