Registered Nurse (Practice RN)

Summary

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.  The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Greets patients and prepares them for scheduled procedures. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
• Takes patient histories and vital signs.
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
• Implements nursing and physician ordered interventions.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Provides appropriate patient and family teaching.
• Performs general nursing care to patients.  Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Observes, records and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Assists with scheduling of referrals, other tests and treatments.
• May call in medication orders to pharmacy upon approval of physician.
• Maintains clinical and nursing station supplies and equipment.
• Triages patient phone calls as appropriate.

Education and Formal Training:  Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program.  Current North Carolina license with biannual renewal.  Current certification in CPR.  Current certification in ACLS/ obtain within six months.  

Work Experience:  Progressive nursing experience (3-5 years).