Clinic Nurse - LPN/RN/CCMA/RMA

Nephrology Associates PC•Nashville, TN

About The Position

JOB OVERVIEW: Responsible for providing nursing care to the patient under the direction of a physician or physician extender.

Requirements

Current licensure, valid in Tennessee
Current BLS certification
Minimum 12 months of professional clinical experience preferred
Ability to take vital signs
Ability to perform and read urine test trips
Ability to interpret lab results to report to physician
Ability to use various type of equipment for examination and treatment procedures
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain quality control standards
Ability to identify problem and recommend solutions
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively orally and in writing
Knowledge of basic arithmetic
Basic computer skills
Sit or stand for extended periods of time; push, pull and reach; occasionally bend, sit, stoop and stretch
Have full range of body motion
Have the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity needed to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculation
Have a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriately
Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds
Occasionally relocate to other jobs or office locations

Responsibilities

Knowledge of medical practice and care
Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions with the clinical setting
Ability to assist in common office procedures
Ability to take and enter vital signs into Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Ability to identify problems and seek appropriate guidance
Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance
Ability to maintain patient records while maintaining confidentiality
Ability to apply practice guidelines and protocols
Ability to use good reasoning and judgment and react calmly in emergency situations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and public
Performs selected clinical and administrative duties, and assists physicians and providers as part of the clinical care team.
Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts prior to appointment with recent medications changes and/or test results.
Reviews and reports lab results to physician for guidance.
Prepares patients for examination and treatment by escorting them from the waiting area to the exam room and obtaining urinalysis and vital signs. Documents all information into EMR.
Conducts and documents monthly chronic care management encounters for enrolled patients.
Prepares, cleans and maintains exam and treatment rooms.
Performs phlebotomy and administers injections; processes and prepares labs for pickup; assists with EKG’s, office procedures as needed; and provides other patient care services as directed by the physicians and practice protocols.
Prepares and maintains clinical supplies and equipment.
Executes and documents any orders from physicians or physician extenders under supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Assists with scheduling tests and treatments as needed.
Performs triage for patient calls for urgent appointments or interventions under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and Physician.
Provides patient health counseling, education and instruction.
Must have reliable transportation
Maintain a current and valid driver’s license and auto insurance