Job Abstract

CA RN; BSN/MSN Degree

Possession of an active BCLS card through ARC or AHA

Minimum 2 years acute care experience is required. ER or Urgent Care experience is preferred

Ability to take vital signs, administer medications and obtain drug refills as needed

Ability to recognize abnormal laboratory values and report to physician

Knowledge of symptomology of common and/or life threatening medical problems

Working knowledge of instruments and supplies required to perform physical examinations and other routine clinical procedures

Ability to work effectively with patients, physicians and staff in a diplomatic and professional manner in order to maximize operations.

Skill in prioritizing assignments and managing multiple tasks

Team building skills to include prior supervisor or lead experience

Ability to work effectively as a member of a team in order to provide effective patient care

Skill in monitoring complex clinician appointment schedules

Ability to effective elicit salient clinical information such as presenting complaints from patients and referring professionals and make appropriate assignments based on established guidelines

Skill in listening perceptively, conveying awareness and responding to patients and visitors with health concerns using tact and discretion

Skill in speaking clearly and distinctly in person and over the phone, using appropriate grammar and vocabulary in order to share information, effectively communicate, with persons from diverse social economic and cultural backgrounds

Ability to triage patient issues to achieve resolution

Ability to maintain confidentiality and to work with sensitive and confidential information using judgment and discretion.

Ability to maintain equanimity in the face of resistance, indifference, and hostility

Ability to accept directions from supervisors and act promptly.