Nurse I

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the Practice Manager, the employee will perform a variety of clinical and clerical duties, including:

• Greeting patients and families in a professional, welcoming manner.
  
• Taking vital signs and preparing patients for examination.
  
• Obtaining and reviewing medical, social, surgical, medication, and allergy histories.
  
• Performing in-office procedures such as urinalysis, pregnancy testing, strep screens, EKGs, and TB testing, and reporting results to providers.
  
• Communicating testing information, procedures, and follow-up instructions clearly and professionally.
  
• Accurately documenting all patient information in the medical record according to current guidelines.
  
• Administering medications as prescribed by the provider.
  
• Preparing and cleaning patient areas, setting up equipment, and ensuring proper room turnover after procedures.
  
• Disposing of contaminated supplies and sterilizing medical instruments.
  
• Assisting with scheduling, clerical tasks, and patient flow as needed.
  
• Participating in additional training for code management to ensure readiness for emergency response.
  
• Traveling between health park locations to provide coverage based on staffing needs

  JOB REQUIREMENTS
  Candidates should possess the following skills, abilities, and knowledge:
  

• Skill in using calculators, copy machines, and computers.
  
• Ability to answer phone calls and communicate with patients pleasantly and courteously.
  
• Ability to handle difficult situations with professionalism and a positive attitude.
  
• Willingness to accept and perform additional duties as needed.
  
• Basic knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, and punctuation.
  
• Basic understanding of modern office practices and procedures.
  
• Basic knowledge of medical practice workflows, examination procedures, and treatment room protocols.
  
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
  
• Ability to accept guidance and supervision.
  
• Ability to accurately compare names and numbers and perform basic arithmetic.
  
• Ability to write neatly and legibly.
  
• Ability to learn routines and procedures quickly.
  
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  
• Some knowledge of insurance requirements and procedures.
  
• Flexibility to travel between health parks and participate in required code-management training.
  EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  
• Possess Basic Life Support certification
  
• Certified or registered Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
  PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
  The work environment, physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions:

• Frequently able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
  
• Overall dexterity is required including frequent handling, reaching, grasping, ability to address multiple complex problems simultaneously without loss of efficiency or accuracy.
  
• Constantly required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time, ability to learn, remember, focus, categories, and integrate information for decision making, problem-solving and comprehending.
  
• Works in an office in a clinical environment with minimal exposure to noise, temperature discomfort and lighting inadequacies.
  
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
  OTHER DUTIES
  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.