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Under the supervision of the designated supervisor, tThis position
exists to plan, direct, provide and assist in the evaluation of total
patient care in the outpatient clinic in collaboration with providers.
This position performs duties associated with direct patient care and
quality improvement activities. Assures completeness of ordered
procedures and treatments, instructs patients concerning procedures,
treatments and needs, and ensures medical orders are carried out
accurately and in a timely manner.QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Requires current Indiana Registered Nurse license.
Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other
advanced life support certifications may be required per
unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
Degree from from a nursing program accredited through the ACEN or
CCNE.
Knowledge of OSHA,CLIA, and ADA. TB validated.
Two years experience in an ambulatory setting preferred.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology and general knowledge of
ICD-9 and CPT coding.
Knowledge of procedures for performing the functions appropriate to
the specific clinical area and familiarity with designated pieces of
equipment and supplies.
Requires awareness and understanding of legal implications of
patient care activities and performance as a Registered Nurse.
Sufficient knowledge to observe and assist in the assessment of
patients, and to detect and report obvious and/or dangerous changes
in the condition of patients.
Basic working understanding of the concepts of infection control
principles to prevent the spread of infection to patients, self and
others.
Interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a
professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under
stress.
Knowledge of principles of growth/development across the life span.
Requires ability to cope with varying personalities of patients.
Requires ability to remain calm in emergency situations.
Requires ability to coordinate a number of functions for a group of
patients in an effective timely manner.
Requires ability to assess patients without face-to-face
interaction.
