Description
:
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
This job provides quality care to patients and families to promote health and prevent disease under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs general nursing care in accordance with nursing practice standards. (30%)Assists with the preparation of equipment and assists the physician/clinical provider during treatment, examination and testing of patients. (20%)Collects assessment data, prepares patient for examination and documents clinical information on patient record. (20%)Orders diagnostic tests as directed by registered nurse or physician/clinical provider and gathers diagnostic tests and/or examines results prior to physician/clinical provider assessment. (20%)Schedules procedures and obtains authorizations as necessary. (5%)May give injections or medication, collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory spec...