Procedure Nurse | Family Practice | Beacon Medical Group at Beacon Health Systems in South Bend, Indiana

Job Description:

• JOB SUMMARY
  
  • Reports to the Practice Manager. Under general supervision, renders nursing care and performs nursing procedures specific to specialty practice in support of medical care as directed by the physician. Prepares patients for examinations, records patients' medical histories and symptoms, performs diagnostic tests, operates medical machinery, administers treatment and medications, may assist physician in minor surgery, assists with patient follow-up and completes laboratory duties as necessary. Communicates with patients and physicians routinely in a courteous manner.
    
    
  
  


• MISSION & VISION
  
  • Mission: To enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of the communities we serve as the community's provider of outstanding quality, superior value and comprehensive health care services.

    Vision: Our vision is to achieve:
    

    
    
    
    
    • Innovative health care and well-being services of the highest quality at the greatest value
      
      
    
    
    • Easy access and convenience
      
      
    
    
    • Outstanding patient experiences
      
      
    
    
    • Ongoing education involving physicians, patients and the community
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  


• JOB SPECIFICATIONS
  
  
  
  • Education and Experience
    
    • The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a nursing program from an accredited school of nursing and a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Indiana. A minimum of one year of experience is preferred. Requires certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
      
      
    
    
  
  
  • Knowledge & Skills
    
    
    
    • Demonstrates the knowledge of and competency in performing nursing care procedures, observations, treatments and techniques.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates analytical skills necessary to solve patient problems, interpret data and to assess patient conditions.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, physicians, and visitors in a professional manner.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates competency in conscious sedation.
      
      
    
    
    • Demonstrates proficiency in starting IVs.
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Working Conditions
    
    
    
    • Works in a clinic environment.
      
      
    
    
    • Flexible hours and work schedule required.
      
      
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Physical Demands
    
    • Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs, lift up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds without assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.