GENERAL SUMMARY Staff Nurse
Performs duties and assists physicians and staff as part of the practice care team with daily coordination of patient care that facilitates care and physician access. Functions as primary liaison among patients, staff, and physician. Primary support person for the physicians. Involves both floor work and administrative work. Exhibits the 4 core values of respect, integrity, innovation, and compassion.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide basic patient care and treatment.
Greets patients and parents in polite, prompt manner and provides directions and information as needed.
Ensures timely and efficient patient flow
Maintains and reviews patient electronic records and other pertinent health information.
Coordinates patients' appointments; relays necessary information to staff and physicians.
Performs nursing duties, including history and physical examination, vital signs, injections and immunizations, and other duties as required.
Assists in minor office procedures, such as removing sutures as designated by physician, and obtaining specimens and processing accordingly. Administer nebulizer treatments and other therapeutic injections. Performs pulmonary function testing.
Educate and update patients/parents on medical treatments/medications as per MD instructions
Maintains examination rooms and ensures cleanliness. Prepares equipment for treatment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Compassionate and caring demeanor
Ability to multitask
Ability to build rapport with patients and parents
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Familiarity with medical terminology and equipment
