Prepares patients for examinations including basic diagnostic interviewing, rooming, administering medications and vaccines, wound care for wounds or incisions, and assisting with procedures within the physician office setting
Provides care to designated patients and care coordination across the continuum
Provides education on prescription medications and clinical concerns under the direction of a provider
Facilitates coordination of care across settings for a designated population ensuring that labs, studies, and referrals are completed and results discussed with the patient
Performs patient care and procedures utilizing sound clinical judgment and approved policies/procedures/protocols/techniques, equipment, and supplies
Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment and maintains supplies
Assesses patient readiness to learn and ensures education materials are current and appropriate; evaluates effectiveness of patient education
Intervenes to prevent, minimize, or correct actual or potential patient risks based upon observation of physiological, behavioral, and environmental factors
Complies with monitoring and documentation of daily activities and expenditures as per standards set forth by accrediting bodies
Acts as a resource for patient and family members, listens effectively, and gives and receives constructive feedback
Participates in clinical meetings and other multi-disciplinary quality service improvement initiatives
Triages calls to appropriate level of care and provides healthcare advice/education using assessment skills, approved guidelines and protocols, and knowledge of self-care practices
Requirements
Graduate of accredited Nursing program
Ability to initiate, accept, and adapt to change within a healthcare setting
Excellent time management skills
Excellent computer skills including EMR, word processing, and Excel
Knowledge of registration, insurance, managed care plans, medical authorization requirements, and referral coordination