About the Position
This position is responsible for providing nursing services to all patients and making accurate nursing evaluations of patient’s physical and mental conditions.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability to be successful.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to the following)
Prepare patients for examination and treatment
Complete all necessary documentation in patients' medical records in accordance with the clinic's charting policy
Maintain and utilize effective communication with patients, coworkers and visitors
Demonstrate responsibility for professionalism growth and development
Actively participate in continuous quality improvements, staff meetings, and education programs
Works with the Care Coordination team to facilitate phone calls
Places orders under the supervision of a provider
Perform and assist with various aspects of patient care such as administering medication under general supervision, providing instructions to patients, performing basic lab procedures as instructed, and assisting with medical procedures as appropriate
Maintain a clean, orderly and safe environment for patients and visitors
Clean, sterilize, and store instruments in accordance with clinic policies
Restock and prepare the medical suites for patient examination
Reorder supplies when needed
Respond to patient and family needs
Maintain high standards of confidentiality relating to patient information
Complete required continuous training and education
Comply with personal protective equipment requirements
Comply with bloodborne pathogens procedures
Screen telephone calls and take message from callers
Initiate proper action in response to problems
Provide information about services available
Schedule appointments
Call patients to confirm and reschedule appointments
Organization of Office and Lab
Display and promote company values
Regular attendance
Other duties as assigned
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to effectively communicate.
Time Management skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Organizational skills
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
· High School or GED preferred
· Experience in medical setting preferred
· Current Iowa LPN License
· BLS certification or obtain upon hire
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Sit an average of < 1 hour per workday
· Stand an average 7-8 hours per workday
· Walk an average of 6-7 hours per workday
· Bend/Stoop – Frequently (20-30 times/day)
· Squat – Several times (20-30 times/day)
· Reach above shoulder level – Frequently (20-30 times/day)
· Heavy –Up to 50 lbs of weight carried – As needed, on demand
· Heavy - Awkward weight lifted up to 100+ lbs.– As needed, on demand
· Hands used for repetitive action: Fine Dexterity (i.e. typing, writing, filing) – Constant (greater than 25 times/hour)