MAIN FUNCTION:Office Nurse II diagnoses and treats patient responses to actual or potential health problems through servicessuch as case finding, health teaching, health counseling, provisions of care supportive to or restorative of liveand well-being and executing medical regimes prescribed by a licensed physician, physician's assistant or nursepractitioner. A nursing regimen shall be consistent with and shall not vary from any existing medical regimen.This position reports to AMS-Director of Nursing and Clinical Services.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assesses and cares for patients under the direction Provider. Supervises care of licensedpractical nurses and medical assistants in the office setting.Performs accurate triage and assessment of patient problems, prioritizes care andrecognizes changes in patient status. Keeps provider informed of changes in plan of care.Provides comprehensive education to patients on new procedures, medications etc. anddocuments.Documents accurate, concise information in the patientsEMR record in a timely manner.Schedules follow-up visits, consultations, referred testing and surgeries as per provider orders.Is competent to perform/assist provider with patient diagnostic testing,procedures as below, if required in the office setting.Demonstrates competency in medication administration withprovider order.Performs all aspects of universal precautions when in patient care andmaintains current Infection Control Certification as required.Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the patient byinteracting with him/her in a friendly and caring way being attentive to the customer's needs,both psychologically and physically and maintaining communication with the patient to provide asecure and pleasant experience with the Arnot Health.It is understood that this list of typical job duties for the classification and is not to be consideredinclusive of all job duties which may be assigned.Conducting Urodynamic testingRN would assist in the OREDUCATION:Graduate of an approved RN program with current New York State or Pennsylvania licensureEXPERIENCE:Previous nursing experience in a medical office setting preferred. Excellent communication and writing ability.Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Employee required to be on his/her feet much of the time, some lifting, reaching and stooping involved.INFECTION CONTROL:Performs all aspects of universal precautions when engaging in patient care.EXPOSURE CATEGORY:Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood and body fluids/tissue.** A.D.A Essential FunctionsMonday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (OR hours will vary)
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