RN - Days - Homewood, AL

Job Summary

Responsible to the physicians for the full scope of nursing duties.

Responsibilities

Administer immunizations, antibiotics, allergy shots and oral medications.
Counsel patients in office and by telephone.
Fill out forms needed by patients for daycare, schools, college, WIC forms, etc.
Transfer information to charts, during patient calls, phone reports, and inform the physician of report.
Perform x-rays, file x-rays and perform selective lab work when ordered by physician.
Call in prescriptions for patients that have called in for advice and medication.
Make appointments for patients to receive lab work, x-rays, and to see other doctors or specialists outside our practice. After appointments are made, determine whether a referral is needed. 
Assist doctor's assistants in triaging patients or when necessary to prepare patient for the physician's examination.
Perform audio, visual tests and tympanograms when needed.
Triage patient calls to determine if they need to be seen or if medication may be prescribed, based on doctor's approval.
Assist with traumas, clean and prepare the wound for treatment.
Administer Nebulilzer treatments for asthma patients.
Assist physicians when necessary during patient situations.
Makes referrals and precerts to all Health Plans.
Assist with patient education, i.e., Asthma and Diabetes. Order supplies and medications.
Performs other duties as required.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current Alabama License 

BCLS certification within 30 days of employment

Experience

Experience in pediatric or clinic/office setting preferred.

Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries