Oklahoma Arthritis Center (OAC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Job Summary:
Responsible for nursing care for patients, including assessments, treatment, and medical care under the supervision of physicians and physician extenders. Along with nursing duties, responsible for the day-to-day supervision of nurses within specific protocols.
Essential Functions:
- 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 extenders.
- 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.
- 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 members 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 preauthorization for medication and/or procedures.
- Check with providers daily before leaving to ensure all duties and tasks have been completed.
- Participate in the hiring, non-clinical supervision, and evaluation of assigned staff.
- Assist in assessing the changing staffing needs and scheduling adequate coverage.
- Provide professional and technical support to staff and troubleshoot the delivery of patient care.
- Identify training needs for nursing staff. Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of training, orientation, and education programs.
- Assist with implementing, monitoring and evaluating quality assurance activities and compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Recommend new and/or revises policies and procedures.
- Maintain department metrics and report to Administration.
- Ensure patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA guidelines.
- Promote a professional image by adhering to the established dress code as listed in Employee Handbook.
- Check and resolve assigned tasks in EMR program.
- Other duties as assigned by Administration.
- Assist co-workers as needed to include providing staffing coverage as needed.
- Recognize when others are in need of assistance, information or directions and offer to help when able, or find someone who can.
- 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.
- Consistently report to work on time, begins work promptly and perform duties for entire scheduled shift.
- Maintain absenteeism within company policy.
- Notify Administration of absences and tardiness in a timely manner.
- Read new policies and documents as instructed.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate sensible and efficient use of equipment and supplies by limiting waste, spoilage or damage.
Performance Requirements:
Knowledge:
- 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.
Skills:
- 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.
- Skill in training both new and existing staff members.
Abilities:
- 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.
- Ability to communicate clearly with many different levels of staff.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with nursing, clinical, and support staff, providers, and Administration.
Qualifications:
- Associate's degree or higher preferred.
- Current RN license
- Computer experience, especially with an Electronic Medical Records system, required.
- Clinic experience required, supervisory experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Physical ability to sit, perform data entry and view computer screen for long periods at a time.
- Daily standing, walking, bending, and maneuvering.
- May require lifting up to 50 pounds or more to transfer and/or turn patient with and without assistive devices.
Environmental Conditions:
- Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and biohazards.
- This is a safety sensitive position.
Travel:
Travel may be required.
Scheduled Working Hours:
Normal work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Fridays. Hours may vary depending upon the needs of the position, department, and clinic.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change from time to time, with or without notice.
Equipment Operated:
Computer, stethoscope, echocardiography (EKG) machine, automated external defibrillator (AED), blood pressure cuff, infusion equipment and other nursing items. May involve use of walkers, wheelchairs, and pulse oximetry and oxygen tanks.