CLINICAL skills includes vital signs, assisting with minor surgery, EKGs,
routine lab procedures, administration of medications, basic patient care.
Clinical duties will vary from state to state, but they may include learning universal precautions such as aseptic technique and other infection control principles, eliciting the patient's history,
routine medical office and
lab procedures, preparing patients for their exam, and performing basic preparation and assistance.
Director of Nursing — Duties & Responsibilities Manage nursing departments for private and public institutions across a number of specialties Skilled in orthopedics, neurology, medical, surgical, and geriatrics Train, schedule, and supervise junior nursing staff ensuring compliance with applicable standards of care Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets ensuring cost effective operations Maintain working knowledge of current medical technology,
procedures, and standards of care Utilize management expertise to enhance patient care while cutting extraneous expenses Oversee patient scheduling, admission, evaluation, and discharge Provide professional and courteous communication with patients and family Assist attending physicians with patient evaluation, monitoring, and implementation of medical care plans Monitor patient condition, chart progress, administer medications, and perform
routine procedures Educate patients and family members in healthy lifestyles and disease management Offer guidance and support to junior nurses,
lab technicians, and medical technologists Oversee confidential patient information, customer service, phones, and other administrative functions as needed Manage company inventory replenishing medical and office supplies as needed Demonstrate ability to remain calm and levelheaded in high pressure situations Perform all duties with positivity, professionalism, and dedication to high quality patient care