Clinic RN - Rheumatology Gateway

POSITION SUMMARY:

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by overseeing the medical care given to patients while implementing high standards of care consistent with clinic office and medical policies and procedures.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Quality/No Harm:

• Assist physician in all procedures as instructed:

• Collects blood and/or samples as directed using sterile techniques which apply; process with correct paperwork, and direct to correct laboratory for processing.

• Sterilizes all equipment/instruments using proper techniques, as well as technical usage of any and all other standard equipment used at the clinic.

• Administers all medications as ordered and assures all documentation is noted, as well as calling in medications to area pharmacies when requested by physician.

• Provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and their patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

Stewardship:

• Maintains all stock in treatment rooms as well as rotation of dated medications, supplies, and keeps correct documentation of narcotic drugs as well as crash cart.

• Performs other duties as requested by area supervisors and area personnel.

Customer Experience:

• Maintains documentation and assessment of patient vital signs, drug allergies and description of patient complaints on all charts.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Current Florida RN license

• Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.

• Must be able to pass colorblind testing to perform POC tests requiring color change

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend and stoop for up to 12 hours, generally with 2-3 short breaks.

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted and transfer patients from wheelchair or standing position to exam table; correct body mechanics necessary to prevent injury to patient or to self.

• Visual acuity and hand/eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend and stoop for up to 12 hours, generally with 2-3 short breaks.

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted and transfer patients from wheelchair or standing position to exam table; correct body mechanics necessary to prevent injury to patient or to self.

• Visual acuity and hand/eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.