RN/LPN CMC

RN/LPN
Job Summary: The floor nurse position for Children’s Medical Center, is responsible for rooming patients, evaluating paitients, taking patient history, parent education, assiting physicians when necessary as well as maintaining medical supplies, stocking rooms and using sertilization equipment. This position includes but not limited to quality patient care, accurate medical chart documentation, maintaining OSHA and HIPAA compliance, maintaining equipment and environmental safety. Performs all other tasks assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Places patients in exam rooms and takes health history
Performs evaluations of child: Temp, weight, head circumference, BP and pulse
Administers vaccines
Administers antibiotic injections
Administers O2 per mask or cannula
Administers Albuterol or Vaponephrine nebulizer treatments
Performs deep suction
Performs ear irrigations
Collects RSV, viral and flu cultures
Performs bladder catherterizations and runs UAs in office
Collects and runs throat cultures
Collects specimen and tests for non-fasting lipid screen
Collects specimen and run rapid flu tests
Collects specimen and run rapid RSV tests
Splints extremities and fingers with aluminum or plaster splints
Administers OET (hearing test)
Administers Tympanogram
Administers visual acuity test
Maintains current professional license and CPR certificate
Offers high level of customer service to patients and families
Assists other personnel in times of high volume
Willingly participates in a team environment. Maintains positive working relationships with co-workers
Works well independently and uses time wisely
Maintains HIPAA compliance
Arrives to work at scheduled time
Attend staff meetings
Performs all other tasks assigned by the Lead Nurse, Office Manager and Physicians
Abides by all policies outlines in the Employee Handbook

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work in a fast paced environment and ability to multitask
Exceptional skills in organizing worklias and work area
Must be able to work well under pressure while maintaining quality of care and efficient patient flow
This job requires extensive standing, walking, bending and lifting
Must be able to use a computer

Education and Experience:

Current Registered Nurse License or Licensed Pratical Nurse License
Must have current CPR certification