RN - Registered Nurse - LIFE Geisinger (Per Diem)

? Acts as clinic lead providing oversight of clinic flow and non-provider staff. ? Triages patient sick calls to facilitate appropriate treatment plan with providers. ? Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complaint, vital signs, and provides basic medical data base for provider, and prepares patient for examinations. ? Oversees chart checks insuring that all patient completed testing is available for provider visit. ? Assists providers in procedures as directed by provider to facilitate accurate diagnosis and treatment. ? Monitor staffing levels to assure appropriate staffing based on clinic needs. ? Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork to expedite laboratory studies with maximum accuracy and efficiency. ? Executes and documents ongoing patient communication. ? Provides instruction to ensure patient's understanding of medical condition and compliance with treatment instructions. ? Inserts, monitors, regulates and discontinues IVs as required by provider. ? Administers medications, IV push medications, and topical medications. ? Routinely inspects and observes condition and operation of diagnostic equipment and instrumentation to ensure proper operation and identify need for preventive and corrective maintenance. ? May clean, sterilize and prepare instruments, according to established protocols, to ensure required level of asepsis and adequate availability. ? Cleans and sets up Procedure rooms between cases, ensures required level of asepsis, availability of appropriate instruments and equipment, and preparation of patient. ? Educate staff and patients on all aspects of medication and treatments as appropriate. ? Assists in all aspects of day to day clinic activity. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Apply Job!