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Job Description
POSITION TITLE:
Registered Nurse (RN)
FLSA STATUS:
Full-time/Non-exempt
DEPARTMENT:
Aylett Family Wellness
SALARY:
Based on experience
LOCATION:
Aylett, VA
EDUCATION:
Graduated from Accredited Program
SUPERVISOR:
Health Center Manager
WORK EXPERIENCE:
3 years’ Experience in
Medical Setting
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CODE:
E-1/Essential Onsite
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DESCRIPTION:
Required to be physically onsite to maintain critical operations. Must make every effort to report onsite during closures or delays unless released by leadership. May be required to work modified or extended shifts.
The RN provides outstanding patient care and physical support for patients on a daily basis including pediatric patients. The RN will need to have a strong understanding of patient care and medical terminology. The RN is responsible for obtaining patient records and test results, coordinating daily administrative tasks, preparing treatment rooms for examinations, and assisting our practitioners during medical procedures.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:- Provide exceptional patient care.
- Obtain and record patient medical history, test results and other relevant information for medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Record vital signs such as pulse, temperature, blood pressure, respiration, height, and weight, while ensuring information on charts and documents are accurate.
- Incorporate theoretical knowledge and technical skills to give assistance to physicians for diagnosis, examinations, and treatments.
- Prepare treatment rooms for clinical examinations and assist practitioners with medical procedures and other patient care that is requested.
- Note observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms.
- Safely provide prescribed injections and medications and monitor patients for reactions during and after treatment.
- Deliver compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
- Assist Medical Assistants with difficult assignments.
- Stay up to date on training and facility policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- Ability to think and work independently and with direction.
- Ability to communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
- Maintain a basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for medical assistant practice scope.
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Strong computer and documentation skills.
- Graduation from an Accredited Nursing Program.
- Valid Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse (required).
- Five years of experience in a medical setting (preferred).
- Experience working with pediatric patients.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants are required to authorize a background check and submit to drug testing. Failure to do so will disqualify applicants from consideration for the position.
- Documentation of vaccinations and/or titers for Hepatitis B, and MMR.
- Documentation of Tuberculosis skin testing and/or TB lab screening results.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time.
BENEFITS:
- Health, dental, and vision
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401k
HOW TO APPLY:
Candidates desiring to apply for this position must submit the following to receive consideration:
- Cover letter explaining your qualifications and experience relevant to the functions of this position.
AND
- Personal resume identifying your qualifications and experience relevant to the functions of this position.
NOTICE: Qualified Native Americans will be given preference in employment as required by the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S. 450, ET. Seq) including other relevant laws. In accordance with Title VII of the 1984 Civil Rights Act, Sections 701(b) and 703(1), preference in filling all vacancies may be given to qualified American Indian candidates. In other than the proceeding situations, the Tribe is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
