Summary:

Provides nursing care to client employees and/or contractors and visitors to the health center.

Essential Functions:

· Uses nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment, and maintain patient flow.

· Conducts a nursing assessment by taking a patient history and physical assessment and by obtaining vital signs and other medical tests. Provides treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.

· Collaborates with Physician or other Licensed Independent Practitioner to arrange for further medical treatment, when needed.

· Identifies equipment that needs repair and brings it to the attention of the lead clinician.

· Performs occupational and health screening tests as defined in site contract (EKG, audiometry, spirometry, vision).

· Conducts appropriate laboratory tests and quality control procedures.

· Documents accurately all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications administered, discharge instructions provided, and follow up care arranged.

· Evaluates health education/promotion needs of patients and provides necessary training and instruction.

· Identifies emergency situations and provides care within legal scope of practice.

· Administers medications and medical treatments competently as directed by a Physician or Licensed Independent Practitioner.

· Maintains medical records using (In some health centers it may be using Electronic Medical Record software).

· Maintains a clean and safe environment. Follows infection control procedures.

· Maintains patient privacy and confidential patient information.

· Participates in follow up phone calls and follow up patient visits.

· Other duties as assigned.

· This job has no supervisory responsibilities.