Job Description

Job Description
Provides direct nursing care to patients in a healthcare facility. Responsible for preparing equipment and aiding physician during treatment and examination of patients.
Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to patients in a clinic setting to include: Preparing equipment and aiding physician during treatment and examination of patients, performing complex medical testing and providing interpretations of results, consulting with physicians and implementing treatment plans.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments, observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions.
• Provides clinical oversight to Medical Assistants and LVNs.
• Develops protocols and procedure manuals.
• Performs daily maintenance checks and the preparation of rooms, instruments, supplies and performs or schedules routine maintenance of equipment.
• Documents patient care and treatment and assists with training of staff.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Functions within the required nursing process as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Supports the mission, vision and patient promise throughout all interactions.
• Communicates effectively, written and verbally.
• Analytical thinking � this role requires analyzing information and using logic to coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
• Participates as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing the highest quality of care to the patient.
• Meets all training and competency requirements.

EDUCATION:

Associate’s degree in Nursing is required.

EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years of professional nursing experience is required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Current Texas RN license required; CPR/BLS required.

Required Skills
Up to one (1) year of nursing experience is required.

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