Purpose of Position
To provide professional nursing care and support for urgent care center patients receiving treatment and evaluation to all age groups.
Description
1. Under the direct supervision of the provider, the nurse will assist in initiating care in the Urgent Care setting. RN/LNP must correctly identify patients by asking name and date of birth. Nurse duties include intake, assessment, point of care testing, all provider ordered treatments, discharges, and patient education.
2. Assess and treat patients in a fast paced, high volume urgent care setting.
3. Obtain and document all current medical history, medications, and allergies within the EMR.
4. Assist providers in urgent care procedures. Implement orders for EKG's, dressing changes, suture removal, ear lavages, splinting, injections, IV insertion, and IV infusions.
5. Maintain and stock all rooms, IV carts, and other supplies as needed to meet the needs of the department. Check a...