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GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports directly to Nursing Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Performs general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Observes, records, and reports patients condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Dispenses medication as directed.
• Oversees appointment bookings and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situation.
• Maintains timely flow of patients.
• Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination. Screens patients for appropriate information. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests. Takes history and performs any necessary testing or procedures as required.
• Performs PFTs, inhalation therapy, EKGs, shots, skin testing per office procedures.
• Sets up billing information, asthma status, and no-show information on shot records for all new patients going on shots.
• Writes prescriptions for medications to be approved and signed by physician.
• Calls prescriptions in to pharmacy accurately and promptly.
• Screens doctors messages and makes decisions on patient calls to alleviate the physician workload.
• Follows protocols as to what decisions can and cannot be made by a Registered Nurse.
• Files shot records and pulls records as needed.
• Triage calls as needed.
• Arranges for patient testing and admissions.
• Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Maintains and reviews patients records, charts, and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed.
• Screens and refers pharmaceutical representatives.
• Gives shots and judges reactions promptly and accurately.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or physician.

The job holder must demonstrate competencies applicable to the job position.

Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

EXPERIENCE: One year of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting preferred.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE: Possession of a current California State Registered Nurse license. Current CPR certification.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.

SKILLS:

• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to provide on-going patient care.
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral, and written instruction.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 35 lbs. Requires corrective vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Benefits

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Termed Life insurances, 401k and pension plan.

Salary $42 per hour

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in Employment

Equal Employment Opportunity UCSF Benioff Childrens Physicians (UBCP) is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally[1]recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.