Registered Nurse

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

General

• Accurately documents all care, services, diagnosis, and treatments properly in patient medical records

• Answers client   calls (including participation in the after-hours call rotation) and gives client assistance in regards to referrals, medical questions, and general information

• Completes follow up responsibilities and participates in PPSE’s centralized follow up program

• Triages clients and helps in maintaining clinic flow

• Dispenses contraceptives and medications according to protocols

• Completes nursing duties in a timely manner

• Assist with the opening and closing of clinic as assigned

• Maintains and protects client confidentiality at all times

• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing the clinic
  
  

Patient Counseling and Education

• Provides counseling and patient education on contraception, medication, medical treatments, lab tests, medical recommendations, and/or referrals

• Provides pre-abortion counseling to patients, including a copy of the printed materials developed by the Georgia Department of Public Health

• Provides instructions and counseling to recovery room patients

 

Surgical Care 

• Provides all nursing care of patients in preparation for procedures, during procedures, the recovery period, and discharge by the physician

• Assists Physicians and Nurse Practitioners and provides care as directed

• Takes responsibility for the crash cart remaining stocked, open and available on surgical days

• As authorized, manage and monitor analgesia and sedation during therapeutic, diagnostic, or surgical procedures to include administration of IV medication and documentation and monitoring of vitals signs (e.g. oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and pulse)

• Supports and participates in organizational planning to continuously improve patient outcomes

• Assists in other areas of the clinic as needed and as directed by physician and/or Health Center Manager (i.e. medical records, front office, etc.)

• Participates in referrals, follow up and quality control programs

• Identifies opportunities to improve clinic work processes and partners with team members to implement

Lab

• Assists in the lab and exam room as needed

• Assist providers with lab follow-up and required state reporting

Additional Responsibilities

• Be forthcoming and truthful in responding to The Georgia Department of Public Health inquiries and requests for information

• Other duties as required

 

Languages Spoken

● English required, Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)

 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs other duties as may be assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
This position requires the ability to see, hear, speak, sit, stand, walk, reach, grasp, push/pull, and drive regularly. May occasionally require bending, stooping, kneeling, and lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.