Provides general nursing care to patients in outpatient clinic setting by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal.
• Explain prescribed procedures and treatments to patients.
• Prepare equipment and aid physician during treatment and examination of patient.
• Ensure all ordered tests are performed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Maintain awareness of comfort and needs of the patient.
• Properly start lab equipment daily; Perform maintenance on equipment as scheduled.
• Maintain daily log; document all requests and results of lab work accurately.
• Draw blood from patient’s finger, ear lobe, or vein, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.
• Perform laboratory tests according to written instructions.
• Perform daily quality control and cleaning procedures according to guidelines.
• Order and stock supplies weekly.
• Respond to all lab messages and call back requests; share responsibility of call back sheets.
• Utilize lab software, as well as any lab equipment according to the proper procedure and instruction.
• Collect specimen from the patient utilizing the approved equipment, sequence and procedure.
• Observe patient, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify supervisor or physician of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Respond to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
• Perform all drug screening procedures in accordance with established rules and regulations.
• Ensure patient immunizations are appropriate, well documented and administered using approved nursing techniques.
• Conduct physician referrals as well as service pre-certifications on an as needed basis.
• Document nursing history and physical assessment of patients.
• Rotate among various clinical services such as lab, nursing and x-ray.
• Prepare rooms; sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
• Ensure work area is neat and clean, fully stocked and all laundry items have been laundered and put away.
• Manage difficult and emotional customer situations.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation.
• Observe safety and security procedures; promote a safe and pleasant work environment.
• Report potentially unsafe conditions to management.
• Respond to all patient messages; documenting conversations in electronic medical records system, assist with any patient discharging duties and share responsibility of call back sheets.
• Regular attendance to ensure efficient clinic operations.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.25 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Urgent Care

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hickory, NC 28601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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