NEVADA URBAN INDIANS, INC

JOB DESRICPTION

POSITION: Under supervision of the Nurse Manager and in collaboration with other team members, provides direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards of care, state regulations and accreditation standards and NUI Mission, policies, and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of accredited school of licensed practical nursing and 1 year of related work experience in a medical setting. Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and have an active license with the Nevada State Board of Nursing. Bilingual and CPR certification at time of appointment and for continued employment is required.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must submit to a pre-employment drug screen, Tuberculosis, and criminal background check within 24 hours after the offer accepted. Employment with NUI is contingent upon satisfactory results of pre-employment background check and licensure before the first date of hire or soon after. Must have a current BLS/CPR card or be able to obtain one. Must provide a copy of driver license and proof of auto insurance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is performed in a standard medical clinic environment. May require sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods of time; moderate or light lifting of objects up to 25 pounds; dexterity in use of hands and fingers in times of extended use of a computer keyboard in data entry and/or repetitive correspondence or documents; exposure to computer screens.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: duties and responsibilities may include, but not limited to, the following:

• Assists physicians with patient office visits, including putting patients in rooms, interviewing patients, recording vital signs including pulse rate, blood pressure, height and weight, and enters information in patient’s electronic medical record.
• Administer injections as directed, under the supervision and approval of the Medical Provider.
• Give instructions to patients as instructed by Medical Provider.
• Maintain medical records, ensure that all related reports, labs and information are presented to the Medical Provider for review, and are filed in patient chart prior to their appointment.
• Keep exam rooms disinfected in between patients, stocked with adequate medical supplies.
• Responsible for operating the autoclave, ensuring proper sterilization procedures for all clinical areas and medical equipment.
• Document all clinical data and patient interaction in EHR by the end of the day.
• Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/Medical Provider/pharmacy calls.
• Phones in prescriptions to pharmacy as directed by Medical Provider
• Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to Medical Provider
• Maintains all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.)
• Conduct monthly inventories of all medical supplies, medications, and vaccines as well as ordering the clinic supply with prior approval from the Medical Office Administrator
• Conduct referrals and schedules appointments to outside medical facilities as directed by Medical Provider to schedule tests and/or admissions
• Follows up with patients to assure compliance to Medical Provider’s orders/directives, including scheduling follow up appointments, checking incoming clinic fax, and other clinical-related activities in a timely manner.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Other duties as assigned.

SPECIAL NOTE: NUI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applicants to contact the agency about employment opportunities. Indian hiring preference may apply to some positions dependent upon funding agency. (Title 25, U.S.C. 472 & 473 & Title VII, Section 703 (i) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964). Preference will be given to qualified American Indian applicants who are members of federally recognized Indian tribes. To be considered for Indian preference, applicants should include a copy of their tribal ID or certificate of Indian blood with application. (Section 703(i) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 48 CFR 352.270-2, and 48 CFR 352.270-3.)

Please Note: NUI reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job descriptions is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.