Clinic Nurse-SMC Neurology-Spartanburg
About The Position
The Registered Nurse, under the direction of the Physician, provides direct age-specific and culturally appropriate patient care using the nursing process and knowledge of growth and development principles. The nurse serves as a clinical resource, participates in patient and staff education, demonstrates leadership, and serves as a preceptor. In the clinic setting, the nurse supports examinations and treatments, performs clinical procedures and waived tests, assists with patient education and follow-up, and maintains accurate documentation and compliance with infection control, biohazard disposal, and OSHA standards.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- South Carolina RN Nursing License.
- Current CPR certification.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of healthcare experience.
Responsibilities
- Measure and record vital signs, obtain patient medical history and chief complaint, and accurately record information in the medical chart.
- Prepare examination and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
- Prepare and maintain treatment supplies and equipment, including sterilizing equipment.
- Assist with scheduling tests and treatments.
- Prepare patients for examination.
- Perform phlebotomy, finger sticks, and collection of other laboratory specimens.
- Assist the provider with examinations and minor office surgery.
- Follow appropriate infection control policies and procedures.
- Screen, manage, and follow up on telephone messages from patients, referral sources, and pharmacies.
- Prepare and send prescriptions electronically according to provider orders.
- Perform waived laboratory tests and EKGs, and administer injections.
- Apply dressings and remove sutures as ordered by the provider.
- Explain patients’ problems, medications, and procedures to them.
- Use applicable printed handouts, booklets, samples, examples, and video or computer programs for patient education.
- Help maintain patient education materials and review them 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.
- Serve as a clinical resource, participate in patient and staff education, demonstrate leadership, and serve as a preceptor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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