CLINIC NURSE

 DEFINITION

 Under supervision in a clinic, first aid unit, or other setting,
 provides nursing services on a regular or emergency basis; does other
 related work.

 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform
 all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties
 performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Prepares patients for examinations and treatments.

 Aids physician with examinations and treatments of patients.

 Applies dressings and assists in application of plaster casts.

 Gives therapeutic treatments as directed by a physician.

 Instructs patients in the use of functional educational appliances.

 Performs as operating nurse.

 Maintains clinic equipment, instruments and supplies.

 Takes and maintains patient histories.

 Interprets the findings and directions of physicians to patients.

 Maintains clinical records and reports.

 Provides initial first aid measures to employees and the public when
 accidents and/or illness occur.

 Makes patients comfortable and, when required, summons medical
 assistance, including ambulance service.

 Maintains infirmary and/or first aid areas in a clean, sanitary and
 orderly manner.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
 office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      LICENSE:

      Current and valid registration as a professional nurse in the
 State of New Jersey.

      LICENSE:

      Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid
 in NJ only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
 mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of the principles, standards, and methods of professional
 nursing and of clinic organization and methods.

 Knowledge of sterilization, immunization, and diagnosis.

 Knowledge of medical and laboratory procedures, tests and analyses,
 nursing method, and operating room procedures.

 Knowledge of the problems in a clinic or unit dealing with public
 health and welfare.

 Knowledge of the precautions to be taken in the use of narcotics,
 other medication, and other treatments.

 Ability to analyze, comprehend and interpret the principles,
 procedures and practices of nursing to specific clinic cases.

 Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
 with coworkers and other involved in the work of the unit.

 Ability to give nursing care, provide first aide treatments and
 perform other professional nursing duties, including operating room,
 surgical, and laboratory duties.

 Ability to handle, dispense, and direct the use of narcotics, record
 medications and treatments ordered and given, and record analysis,
 test, temperature, respiration and pulse.

 Ability to observe and report symptoms and conditions of patients.

 Ability to prepare clinic reports.

 Ability to maintain records and files.

 Ability to prepare requisitions for needed medications, equipment, and
 supplies.

 Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording
 and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
 sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign
 Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
 communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as
 they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable
 accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation
 cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
 such persons may not be eligible.

 This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
01277
L
N
  
N/A
18
-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

MCK   11/02/2001