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Form of workJob Summary:
Under minimal supervision, responsible for providing general nursing care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or team leader. May lead or mentor lower-level team members.
Job Duties:
1. Triages and manages patient messages and calls to assist providers in assessing and caring for patients; manages the scheduling of patient appointments.
2. Prepares patient for examination, sets up and maintains sterile field, and assists clinical staff with examinations and clinical care, and documents.
3. Performs Point of Care Testing (POCT), documents and reports clinical findings to Registered Nurse (RN) in charge and/or PCP.
4. Assists providers with procedures, performs patient discharges and verifies communication of instructions with patient and family.
5. Maintains assigned work area with supplies and equipment, cleans, stocks and maintains exam rooms, procedure rooms, instruments and equipment, transports patients safely.
6. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Education:
High school or GED and graduation from an approved vocational nursing school is required.
Experience:
Five (5) years of vocational nursing experience is required. Oncology experience preferred.
Additional Licenses and Certifications:
Current Texas Nursing license, CPR is required.
Supervisory Requirements:
Has the authority to direct the work of others, hire or fire employees, or provide recommendations as to the hiring, firing, advancement, promotion, or any other change of status of other employee.
