POSITON SUMMARY

The Specialty Nurse is required to provide professional nursing care and assist in the delivery of health care management for patients. This position requires strong clinical and critical thinking skills. The nurse must be able to multi-task in a very fast paced, specialty medical office environment. Must be a team player with a positive attitude. May be trained to help cover other specialty clinic practices as needed. The nurse works alongside the practitioner and is instrumental in helping patients feel at ease during their visits. The nurse plans and manages patient care according to each patient's needs. Will interview patients and record their medical history and physical condition. Obtains patient vital signs and ensures all vital information is obtained for the patient visit. Ensures follow up care and appointments are scheduled and provides patient education as needed.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Works closely with the Specialty Providers to appropriately plan an effective course of treatment. Takes patients vital signs, chief complaints and prepares patient for the provider examination. Will interview patients and record their medical history and physical condition. Provides assistance to the provider so he/she can make the best possible use of his time and provide quality care. Responsible for preparing each patient appropriately, seeing that exam rooms are adequately prepared, and that clinical information is made available for provider review. Assures the completion of data entry for orders and completed interventions. Performs patient education/teaching at providers request. Assists provider with patient phone calls, prescription refills, etc. Provides patient care including injections, various treatments, and diagnostic testing (i.e., pulse oximetry, mini mental exams) and documents accordingly. Restocks exam rooms and makes lists for ordering clinical supplies. Provides accurate documentation in patient EMR and reporting to other agencies (i.e. health department). Maintains accountability of pharmaceutical samples. Maintains appropriate supplies of stock medications with attention to expiration dates. Addresses patient inquiries with tact and courtesy. Demonstrates appropriateness in meeting objectives in age-specifics. Perform other duties as assigned. Current MI state RN or LPN license. Previous medical office experience desired. Previous specialty care experience desired. Ability to deal with patients tactfully and courteously. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with providers, other employees, and patients. Knowledge of current medical practices and procedures. Ability to provide quality care and to assist the provider with procedures and exams in the specialty setting. Accuracy and dedication to providing high quality patient care. BLS Certified