Nursing Care In A Rewarding Environment

Nursing Care in a Rewarding Environment (CMA & CNA) Responsibilities: Administers injections and medications, audiometer, vision testing and performs EKGs. Performs routine lab testing (urine, HCT). Assists with medical procedures and minor surgeries. Dresses wounds and incisions. Administers specified medication and notes time and amount of patient charts. Maintains records of vital statistics, immunizations, and lab specimens. Lab reports and other pertinent data regarding patient care. Relays physician's instructions to patients. Gives specific patient education on diabetes self-care and wound care. Coordinates services with other health care providers. Prepares examination/treatment rooms for patient use. Assist with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas. Assists in escorting patients and specimens throughout the facility. Ensures chart is available, with relevant lab work and test reports if indicated, for the physician when the physician sees the patient. Stocks exam room/treatment rooms with medical supplies, linen, and designated chart forms. Notify the Office Manager when supplies are low. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Sitting / Mobility: Approximately 20% of time is spent working at a desk. Balance of time (approximately 80%) is spent moving around work areas. Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, patients and members of outside agencies, in person, by telephone, and by email. Vision: Ability to view x-ray, medical records, effectively use a computer screen and interpret printed materials, memos, and other appropriate paperwork. Lifting / Carrying: Ability to occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 60 pounds. Stooping / Kneeling: Ability to provide patient care, access files/stock supplies in low cabinets and shelves. Reaching / Handling: Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, input information into computer systems and retrieve and work with appropriate paperwork, equipment, and supplies. Use of standard medical instruments and equipment, including x-ray, office equipment, computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and fax. Work is performed in a medical office/clinic environment; continuous contact with other staff and the public.