Urgent Care Registered Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Diploma, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• An associate degree in a related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for obtaining and maintaining a Registered Nurse license may be accepted in place of a nursing degree.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the Texas Board of Nursing or through the Nursing Licensure Compact.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document patient and family information, including vital signs, height, weight, reason for visit, medications, and allergies.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers with treatments, examinations, testing, and emergency care within the scope of the site.
• Complete provider-directed treatments and document all interventions in the medical record.
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed, and document administration, adverse reactions, and errors according to established procedures.
• Provide patient and family education as directed by the provider and document education in the medical record.
• Coordinate referrals by ensuring families receive the necessary contact information and documentation.
• Triage patient complaints and clinical phone calls according to site protocols, and respond appropriately during emergency situations.
• Collect and process specimens, perform laboratory testing, and document results according to site and manufacturer guidelines.
• Complete required laboratory quality control, maintenance, calibration, reagent checks, and proficiency testing activities.
• Coordinate with outside laboratories, track results, and notify providers of results as appropriate.
• Maintain supplies, medications, and patient care areas in accordance with site, infection control, and inventory-management guidelines.
• Explain the visit process, provide estimated visit-length information, and deliver a positive patient and family experience.