**Job Location: Louisville Medical Clinic

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　　*General Summary: *The Registered Nurse renders nursing care in support of medical care as directed by a Physician or Nurse Practitioner in an office and/or clinical setting.

　　Essential Functions:

　　Works within Scope of Practice as set forth by the MS Board of Nursing.The Registered Nurse (RN) will prepare patients for examinations according to the reason for the visit.Performs initial patient triage that includes taking/recording vital signs, reason for visit, medication reconciliation, updating medical history, gathering medical records, if needed.Performs venipuncture and appropriate laboratory tests as ordered and as needed.Assembles equipment and supplies in preparation for diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by provider.Discharges patients and ensures all charges have been properly recorded on the patient encounter form.Maintains clean and orderly patient rooms, as well as a clean, orderly, and safe workplace and clinic facility.Receive, record, and organize medication samples, disposing of outdated samples in an appropriate and timely manner.Must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirement relative to his or her age-specific needs.Maintains a strong ethical code regarding patient's rights as evidenced in professional attitude/behavior (privacy, confidentiality, and empathy)Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment.