PRN Nurse Clinician, Pediatric Clinic – MEDSTAR HEALTH – Washington, DC

Job Summary

Minimum Qualifications

CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO AN APPROPRIATE COMBINATION OF EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications, vaccines, treatments, and procedures in accordance with nursing standards.

• Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.

• Observes, records, and reports patient?s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. Dispenses medication as directed. Documentation is complete, accurate, and legible.

• Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination. Screens patients for appropriate information. Instructs patients in the collection of samples and tests.

• Performs patient telephone triage, assesses needs, and coordinates needs with medical staff.

• Educates patient and family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness.

• Performs quality control functions of assigned area, as directed.

• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results.

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures; attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested. Maintains clinical expertise by attending in service programs.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.