JOB STATEMENT

The Registered Nurse delivers outpatient nursing care as directed by providers, performing patient triage, assessment, education, and clinical interventions.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Evaluate symptoms and perform triage assessments
• Monitor and report patient condition changes
• Administer medications under provider supervision.
• Educate patients and families on health topics
• Translate for patient-provider communication
• Coordinate health screenings and training activities.
• Maintain accurate medical records and perform point-of-care testing
• Operate medical devices; electrocardiograms “EKGs”, spirometry, and ear irrigations.
• Support quality assurance goals and team development.
• Performs other tasks as required by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education : Minimum Associates Degree in Nursing
• Specialized Training/Certifications/Licenses : * Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Texas * Current Health Care Provider CPR Certification.
• Experience : * Prior Nursing experience (preferred)
• Knowledge:

* Community Health Nursing (preferred)
* Spanish is a plus

• Skills :

* Basic Computer Literacy
* Patient-Centered Orientation
* Cooperation
* Confidentiality

• Abilities :

* Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language.
* Ability to stand/walk for majority of the shift.
* Must be able to bend or stoop.
* Must be able to lift 10 lbs. unassisted
* Must be able to physically assist patients that may be in physical distress, fainting/falling or provide general assistance if mobility of patient is impaired.
* Must have good vision (e.g. near acuity and depth perception)

• Other : * Occasional Saturdays, local travel is necessary, must keep up to date with clinic required immunizations and training compliance.