Nurse Supervisor (RN) - TCP Pearland

We are searching for a Nurse Supervisor (RN) (TCP Pearland) — someone to supervise and direct clinical staff and to gather information, assess and provide direct care to patients.

Think you have what it takes? 

• Fundamental knowledge of pediatric assessment and treatment.
• Knowledge of related OSHA and CLIA/COLA guidelines and requirements, general office tasks, confidentiality and filing system.
• The ability to use thermometer, scales, sphygmomanometer/stethoscope, scalp vein needles, hearing/vision screening equipment, pulse oximetry, typanometer, basic laboratory, i.e., microscope, centrifuge, hematology analyzer, and specimen collection.
• Proficiency with treatments such as nebulizer, ear irrigation, and dressing changes.

"As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. "

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing or an Associate's Degree
• Registered Nurse License from the Texas Board of Nursing
• BLS American Heart Association certification are required
• 1yr experience as a staff nurse OR 1yr experience as an LVN

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• 1 yr. supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Supervises and evaluates clinical staff to ensure optimal level of job performance for the consistent delivery of safe, high-quality patient care and customer service.
• Directs clinical staff in the provision of patient care, maintaining professional nursing standards and adhering to TCP policies, procedures and recommendations.
• Schedules staff based on practice need and budget. Assures appropriate staffing to provide coverage for patient volume.
• Monitors and ensures patient flow through the practice.
• Identifies, recommends and initiates long range planning for improvement of patient care.
• Prepares patient for examination per practice protocol.
• Assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations and testing within scope of position.
• Completes treatments/lab as directed by provider and within scope of position.
• Assesses patient’s eligibility for referral by verifying coverage with payer prior to initiating referral.
• Documents eligibility in the electronic health record per practice protocol.
• Identifies and documents network providers for appropriate referral.
• Notifies provider when no provider in network is available.
• Verifies provider order and patient per practice protocol.
• Collects and processes specimen according to manufacturer’s instructions and using proper technique.
• Processes specimens according to manufacturer instructions.
• Follows practice protocol in reporting and documenting results.
• Performs and documents scheduled quality control, instrument maintenance and calibration procedures according to manufacturer information.
• Triages presenting patient complaint per practice protocol, using electronic health record for documentation.
• Triages phone calls per practice protocol.
• Responds appropriately in emergency situations per practice protocol.
• Administers medication as directed by provider per practice protocol.
• Identify patients eligible for Vaccines for Children Program and follow procedures for accurate documentation and management for this state funded program
• Documents administration of medication in the electronic health record per practice protocol.

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