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Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Medical Group

• Rollover PDO with service year increases in accrual
• Comprehensive benefits package; including tuition reimbursement and matching 403b plan
• Patient facing positions receiving company paid initial sets of scrubs
• Company Discount programs
• Growing Organization

Work Hours/Shift:

Full Time

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Provides safe and effective patient care under direction of the physician and/or nurse manager.

•Escorts patients from waiting area into exam room. Documents brief history of reason for visit and obtains and records

vital signs following traditional techniques.

•Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patients presenting for care, utilizing guidelines established by Florida

Hospital – East/West Region.

•Performs diagnostic and therapeutic measures as prescribed by the physician.

•Documents and administers immunizations and therapeutic injections, as well as medications, under the supervision of

the physician.

•Schedules patients for procedures, diagnostic testing or specialists, as directed by the physician.

•Assists physician with in-office procedures.

•Performs venipuncture and stat lab work, as ordered by the physician, during the patient visit. Prepares specimens for

outside lab testing.

•Documents patient information in medical record that includes observation, care administered, results of diagnostic

tests, and patient's response, when indicated.

•Relays laboratory and x-ray results to patients, via telephone or mail, as directed by the physician. Maintains a log of

diagnostic tests, ordered and received, as well as notification of patient.

•Accepts and communicates all "acute" telephone messages to the physician.

•Demonstrates competence in the performance of all patient care duties as they relate to specific age groups.

•Coordinates the physician's workday and interacts with patients to resolve issues as appropriate.

•Communicates patient care concerns to appropriate personnel, bringing situations out of his/her realm to the attention

of the supervisor.

•Upon request, communicates physician directions to patient via return telephone calls.

•Provides follow-up by telephoning patient/family to check on condition.

•Provides and documents patient/family teaching based on an assessment of needs, as directed by the physician.

•Demonstrates proficiency in the use of medical equipment, as appropriate, within the scope of the practice.

•Assists patients with ambulation using proper technique and tools.

•Telephones or faxes prescription requests to pharmacies as directed by the physician.

•Maintains exam rooms are neat and clean between each patient use.

•Organizes and straightens work area at the end of the shift. Wipes surfaces with disinfectant. Returns all stock and

forms to appropriate level. Work area is to be left ready for next shift.

•Maintains responsibility for clinical aspect of practice

•Assumes responsibility for inventory control of clinical supplies, ensuring adequate levels are kept, and organized, on

an ongoing basis. Unpacks and verifies proper receipt of supplies, handling any necessary returns, rejections, etc.

•Provides control and maintenance of bio hazardous waste and sharps.

•Checks sample medications for overstocking and date of expiration. Labels samples according to protocol before they

are dispensed to patients. Logs in, and disposes of, sample medications according to hospital policy.

•Properly cleans and packages instruments for sterilization.

•Provides clerical assistance as directed by the Officer Manager or Director of Practice Operations

•Utilizes the computer system to input patient and financial information, as needed.

•Provides Xerox copies of appropriate patient medical record information and transmits information as directed by

written authorization by the patient, along with physician approval.

•Provides assistance in answering the telephone, as needed.

•Relieves other staff members as indicated for scheduled and unscheduled breaks.

•May be required to float to other practices as requested by the Director of Practice Operations.

•Other duties as assigned or as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

•Minimum of a high school degree or equivalent

•Graduation from an accredited nursing program

•Six (6) months office nurse experience required or 5 or more years of relevant work experience as a C-RMA,

CCMA or LPN

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert

• Registered Nurse

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

•Proficiency must be attained via on-the-job training, and orientation, within 3 months.

Job Summary

The office nurse is a registered healthcare professional providing patient care, and other assigned duties, under the

direction of the physician and/or nurse manager in compliance with established standards and protocols of the practice and

Florida Hospital – East/West Region goals and objectives