JOB SUMMARY

Provides direct/indirect patient care utilizing the nursing process within the environment of a Physician office. Applies critical thinking skills to assure the delivery of safe, quality, age specific care. Delegates effectively to appropriate team members. Documents accurately and in a timely manner. Communicates and collaborates with other healthcare team members. Adheres to organizational policies and procedures; regulatory accrediting body requirements; and professional practice standards. 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 

• Current knowledge of the nursing role and scope of practice as defined by the State of Ohio Nurse Practice Act and the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Current knowledge of American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics.
• Effective problem solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive customer service skills.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/SOFTWARE

• Basic computer literacy (keyboarding; order entry; word processing).
• Knowledge of and skill in using all instrumentation/ equipment for patient care in a physician’s office.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses/reassesses patient’s condition based upon observation of patient and interview of patient and/or family, physician’s diagnosis and data, diagnostic results, and relevant data from other healthcare providers.
• Uses professional knowledge to develop/revise nursing plans of care for assigned patients.
• Delivers safe nursing interventions in an organized, efficient, and prioritized manner to address identified needs.
• Evaluates/re-evaluates patient’s response to nursing interventions and patient’s progress to expected outcome(s).
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with team members, physicians, and other healthcare providers to coordinate the medical and nursing plans of care.
• Accepts delegated responsibilities within scope of practice.
• Delegates responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Documents all aspects of patient care and maintains patient records, Kardex, and care plans in a timely manner.
• Provides patients and family members with relevant health care education and instructions regarding treatments and procedures.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new and tenured personnel, reassigned nurses, student nurses, faculty, Patient Care Assistants, and Medical Assistants; serves as a preceptor when requested.
• Demonstrates knowledge of disaster/emergency procedures and responds appropriately.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual knowledge, skills, performance and behavior in accordance with hospital, division, and unit standards of care and policies and procedures.
• Utilizes measures to promote and maintain patient, visitor and personnel safety.
• Maintains patient, employee, physician, and organization confidentiality; respects the rights, privacy, and property of others.
• Demonstrates the appropriate use of infection control principles and personal protection equipment.
• Supports the mission, values, and vision of the organization.
• Will remain in float pool for 1 year from hire date before transferring within the department. 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Floats to assigned areas as needed.
• Performs tasks that are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job.
• Participates in staff meetings, educational programs, committees, QI activities and mandatory in-services.
• Participates in maintaining department functions.
• Demonstrates initiative in personal/ professional development.
• Presents a professional image.
• Assists with control of costs through the judicious use of human and material resources.
• Other duties as assigned.