PRN Clinic Nurse - LPN or RN

Oklahoma Arthritis Center • Enid, OK

121d

About The Position

We are looking to hire a PRN Clinic Nurse to be responsible for nursing care under the supervision of physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.

Requirements

• Current LPN or RN license.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• Familiarity with health care systems, regulations, policies and functions.
• Understanding of documentation standards.
• Knowledge of equipment, supplies and materials needed for medical treatment.
• Understanding of basic laboratory procedures including preparation and screening.
• Knowledge of infectious disease management and control and safety standards.
• Skill in reading and following written and oral medical orders.
• Skill in initiating appropriate emergency procedures.
• Skill in handling a number of tasks simultaneously.
• Skill in computers. Type at least 40 WPM.
• Ability to use manual dexterity to perform medical treatments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and diverse patient populations.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug dosages.

Nice To Haves

• AllScripts EMR experience preferred.
• Clinic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, verify and record health history of patients.
• Gather pertinent health data through physical assessments.
• Room patients.
• Provide basic patient care as ordered by providers.
• Administer medications, which may include subcutaneous or intramuscular injections, and treatments as directed by physicians or physician assistants.
• Assist providers in performing exams, procedures and treatments.
• Adhere to infection control and safety guidelines to include cleaning exam rooms between patients, sterilizing equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer and autoclave.
• Accurately and completely document assessments, interventions, patient/family responses, medications dispensed/prescribed and test results in medical record.
• Observe patients and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge.
• May be required to perform phlebotomy duties.
• Educate and instruct patients about self-administered medications.
• Promote wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions.
• Order, sort and store supplies and restock exam rooms.
• Answer telephone calls and messages from patients to include relaying instructions to patients or family member and provide pertinent information.
• Accurately relay prescription information to pharmacies.
• Fulfill clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include sending or receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab, x-ray, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms for pre-certifications and/or pre-authorization for medication and/or procedures.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA guidelines.
• Check and resolve assigned tasks in EMR program.
• Assist co-workers as needed.
• Responsible for neatness of work area to include stocking and cleaning.
• Be productive when faced with any 'down time' during work hours.
• Maintain emotional control and diplomacy at all times.
• Maintain open and positive lines of communication.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate sensible and efficient use of equipment and supplies by limiting waste, spoilage or damage.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling available.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees