Job Description

JOB STATEMENT

The Registered Nurse delivers outpatient nursing care as directed by providers, performing patient triage, assessment, education, and clinical interventions.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Evaluate symptoms and perform triage assessments
• Monitor and report patient condition changes
• Administer medications under provider supervision.
• Educate patients and families on health topics
• Translate for patient-provider communication
• Coordinate health screenings and training activities.
• Maintain accurate medical records and perform point-of-care testing
• Operate medical devices; electrocardiograms “EKGs”, spirometry, and ear irrigations.
• Support quality assurance goals and team development. 
• Performs other tasks as required by management.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education : Minimum Associates Degree in Nursing
• Specialized Training/Certifications/Licenses :
  • Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Texas
  • Current Health Care Provider CPR Certification.
• Experience :
  • Prior Nursing experience (preferred)
• Knowledge:

• Community Health Nursing (preferred)
• Spanish is a plus

• Skills :

• Basic Computer Literacy
• Patient-Centered Orientation
• Cooperation
• Confidentiality

• Abilities :

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to stand/walk for majority of the shift.
• Must be able to bend or stoop.
• Must be able to lift 10 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to physically assist patients that may be in physical distress, fainting/falling or provide general assistance if mobility of patient is impaired.
• Must have good vision (e.g. near acuity and depth perception)

• Other :
  • Occasional Saturdays, local travel is necessary, must keep up to date with clinic required immunizations and training compliance. 

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