Practice Nurse

Assists the providers within the pediatric office in delivering the best patient care possible.

Essential Functions of the Position (Illustrative Examples Included)

• Triages medical calls and relays necessary clinical information to the appropriate party (patient parent family member provider etc.)
• Assists with direct patient care services and related tasks such as: rooming patients obtaining vital signs documenting patient histories medication reconciliation preparing charts and pre-visit planning
• Performs routine specialized procedures as directed by the provider including but not limited to: EKGs rapid strep urine dips suture removal ear irrigation sling application and breathing treatments
• Administers injections including immunizations and medications
• Communicates with patients as directed by provider including: test results scheduling of specialized tests patient education and other outreach as needed
• Manages and tracks vaccine supply usage and administration
• Maintains knowledge of required forms and documentation needed for each pediatric age group and completes/provides the patient information as necessary
• Trains and mentors medical assistants on standard procedures and protocols
• Manages the Medical Assistant coverage schedule and makes daily adjustments as needed
• Communicates restocking needs for medical supplies to the practice manager in a timely manner
• Monitors supply of sample medications and infant formula for valid expiration dates
• Ensures the emergency cart and defibrillator supplies are replenished and up-to-date
• Attends required meetings and office huddles
• Complies with federal and local confidentiality laws including HIPAA ensuring patient privacy
• Adheres to Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care guidelines and policies for safety protocols and protecting patients� demographic clinical and financial information
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

Education and Experience

�Valid RI RN or LPN license (in good standing)

�Previous experience working in a medical practice setting

• Familiarity with administering immunizations to pediatric patients
• Prior experience utilizing an electronic medical record
• Maintain a valid CPR Certification

• Knowledge Skills and Ability

• Capacity to collaborate with colleagues and teammates as necessary to ensure quality work
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
• Ability to organize prioritize and schedule work assignments
• Ability to multi-task and operate under pressure with the skills to think critically and problem solve
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) with the capability to effectively communicate with employees patients providers insurance companies etc.
• Must be committed to providing superior customer service to all
• Must be flexible and receptive to change with the ability to learn quickly and retain new information
• Ability to use technology with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as: Outlook Excel and Word
• Detail and process orientated with a focus on accuracy and efficiency

• Physical Effort and Dexterity

• Sit and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Work and move among all departments of Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care group
• Excellent hand/eye coordination
• Lift up to 15 pounds
• Manual dexterity to operate a personal computer or laptop as well as standard office machines and equipment as it pertains to one�s position

• Visual Acuity Hearing and Speaking

• Capability to transfer information from original source to paper computer telephone and in person