Clinical Nurse

Description

JOB TITLE:  CLINICAL NURSE

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

   1.    Cooperative work attitude toward employees, management, 

         patients, visitors, and physicians

   2.    Ability to make logical decisions and solve problems

   3.    Ability to perform any nursing duty asked.

   4.    Have extensive knowledge of nursing techniques.

   5.    Communicate clearly and proficiently.

   6.    Pass security check.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. High school diploma or GED certificate
2. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
3. Active license within the state of South Carolina
4. CPR certification
5. Strong ethical and moral character references

The clinical nurse acts as a liaison between the patient and the physician.  They are also expected to assist the physician and perform any medical task asked of them.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

I.      Communication

        A.  Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, 

            visitors, physicians, co-workers, and hospital personnel

        B.  Documents completely and accurately

1.  Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and

    considerate manner

1.  Conducts themself as a positive role model and team member
2.  Respects patient’s rights to privacy, dignity, and

 confidentiality

II.     Duties

1. Discuss with patients their lab/x-ray results and provide

necessary instructions under the direction of their physician

1. Review charts daily for next-day appointments for

completion          

1. Schedule procedures, tests, & appointments as

instructed by the physician and documented.

1. Documents patient phone calls and prescription

refills.

1. Perform capsule endoscopy
2. Perform duties of a medical assistant in their absence
3. Ensure recalls are kept current
4. Verify pathology reports are received from hospitals for all              inpatient and outpatient procedures

III.    Job Quality Requirements

        A.  Accuracy

        B.  Attention to detail

        C.  Timeliness

        D.  Organization

        E.  Little supervision needed to accomplish tasks

IV.     Dependability

        A.  Attendance

        B.  Punctuality

        C.  Ability to follow instructions

        D.  Ability to meet deadlines

V.      Physical/mental Requirements

        A.  Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time

        B.  Physical strength for equipment needs and patient care

            activities

1. Visual and auditory acuity for timely responsiveness and

patient-care assessment

1. Ability to move quickly in response to patients’ needs
2. Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine

problems

1. Ability to make occasional judgments and respond to

    disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drills

VI.     Regulatory

  Abide by OSHA and HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications