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+ JOB REQUIREMENTS

+ Education

+ Associate’s degree required from an accredited two-year college or university.

+ Experience

+ Minimum of 1 - 2 years of cardiac experience preferred but not required. Knowledge of clinic policies\procedures, practices, techniques, and equipment as acquired through orientation. Keyboarding skills required. Windows skills preferred. Ability to speak and hear clearly and effectively over the telephone.

+ Physical

+ This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

+ The physical/mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This job will require working under stress during emergency situations.

+ JOB SUMMARY

+ Provides prescribed medical treatment ordered by the physician, places in exam room obtaining vital signs and chief complaint, assists physicians and nurses as required. Serves as a mediator between physician and patient. Attendance is an essential function of this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and in a timely manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

+ RN is needed in the clinic to assist the physician with clinic, patient phone calls, and test results. The nurse performs medication reconciliation, vital signs, past medical history, and orders and new medication education with the patient while in the office.

The nurse will also call patients back to answer their questions, go over test results, and give all physician recommendations.