The RN is a member of the clinical support team. Under general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the RN provides clinical and support services that promote physical and psychological well-being. The RN performs duties with the scope of his/her nursing practice and abides by practice standards of the profession of the Florida Nursing Practice Act.
Committed to the Mission of Camillus Health Concern.
Provide patient assessment, treatment interventions, and related aspects of care within the scope of nursing practice including, but not limited to:
Obtain and document pertinent history related to patient’s health and psychosocial status.
Measurement of vital signs, phlebotomy and simple laboratory procedures, electrocardiograms, would care and spirometry and prescribed by a licensed physician/advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP)
Administration of medications and immunizations as prescribed by a licensed physician/ARNP
Assist with medication management as prescribed by a licensed physician/ARNP
Promote patient satisfaction, well-being, and self-management by identifying and addressing patient concerns, assisting patients with follow up care and coordination of referrals to specialists, and identifying collaborative goals and supportive care needs
Prepare educational materials for patients. Topics such as current protocols for disease management to be included and any other related information considered helpful for the patient.
Collect and accurately document clinical information in the electronic health record
Inventory medical supplies as and medications as instructed.
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Responsible for equipment upkeep including cleaning and sterilizing medical equipment as well as reporting servicing needs
Perform any other departmental or agency related duties or special projects as directed by Supervisor.
Bilingual (English/Spanish), Creole a plus
Computer literate; previous experience with Electronic Medical Records
Health education experience.
Community and public health experience.
Culturally sensitive to the social, psychological, and healthcare needs of underserved populations.