Clinic RN - Vascular Surgery

Health First Careers • Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

The Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) oversees medical care for patients and implements standards of care consistent with clinic office and medical policies and procedures. The role supports physicians during procedures, collects and processes samples, sterilizes equipment, administers and documents medications, and works cooperatively with nursing and patient-team personnel to maintain professional nursing practice standards. The RN also maintains treatment-room stock, rotates dated medications and supplies, documents narcotic drugs and crash-cart contents, and records patient vital signs, drug allergies, and complaints.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Nursing (ASN) or Nursing Diploma.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Florida.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card before the start date and maintained thereafter.
• Ability to pass colorblind testing to perform point-of-care tests requiring color change.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with procedures as instructed.
• Collect blood and other samples using applicable sterile techniques, complete the correct paperwork, and direct samples to the appropriate laboratory.
• Sterilize equipment and instruments using proper techniques and operate standard clinic equipment.
• Administer medications as ordered, document administration, and call prescriptions in to area pharmacies when requested by a physician.
• Work cooperatively with ancillary nursing and patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.
• Maintain treatment-room stock, rotate dated medications and supplies, and keep accurate documentation of narcotic drugs and the crash cart.
• Document patient vital signs, drug allergies, and descriptions of patient complaints on patient charts.
• Perform other duties as requested by area supervisors and personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree