Under the direction of the Medical Practice Manager or designee, the DTC RN ensures quality and safe delivery of nursing services in the Diagnostic & Treatment Center (DTC) and Day Health Center (DHC). Assesses, plans, implements and coordinates nursing care in the Medical Practice and DHC.
1. Provides prescribed or emergency care to patients requiring professional nursing services, including: venipuncture, dressing changes, straight catheterization, suctioning, immunizations, etc.
2. Teaches and supervises family members, auxiliary nursing personnel, or others giving care via one-to-one instruction and educational in-services to DTC patients and staff.
3. Performs diagnostic tests as authorized by the Primary Care provider (PCP.) Obtains laboratory specimens when indicated. Provides treatment under medical direction.
4. Assesses, evaluates and reports to physician patient’s physical and emotional condition, reaction to medications and/or treatments, and/or critical laboratory result requiring PCP intervention.
5. Reports pertinent patient information, and maintains up-to-date patient records.
6. Arranges adequate provision of supplies and medications in the Medical Practice and DTC. Ensures proper working condition of all Medical Practice equipment (i.e., EKG, suction machine, etc.).
7. Tracks and monitors currency of all stock medications at the DTC. Coordinates with Nurse Manager and/or Business Manager ordering of needed stock medications.
Experience & Skills Required
Defined as at least one (1) year of experience in an acute care medical-surgical, adult/geriatric ambulatory care/clinic practice setting, and/or certified home healthcare agency (CHHA) required. Experience must be within one (1) year prior to date of hire or transfer required.