KNOWLEDGE:

1. Knowledge of basic nursing principles and protocols.
2. Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality.
3. Knowledge of medical chart reporting/records.

SKILLS:

1. Skill in appropriate assessment and assistance techniques.
2. Skill in appropriate use of universal precautions, safe workplace and confidentiality methods.
3. Skill in health information management by appropriately charting patient data.

ABILITIES:

1. Ability to work effectively as team members with physicians and other staff.
2. Ability to appropriately interact with patients, families, staff and others.
3. Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands.

REQUIREMENTS: Certification or Nursing license required upon hire, as well as continuance of certification/license during employment.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Combination of office and exam room. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations. Hepatitis B vaccination and TB test required.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

1. Varied activities including sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, reaching.
2. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and to lift 100 pounds.
3. Occasional stress from workload.
4. Must be able to use a variety of office equipment including phone, writing instruments, PC, and fax.
5. Must be able to use medical equipment including stethoscope, EKG machine, ear washing equipment, speculums, scales, blood pressure cuff.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.