Under the direction of the Practice Manager and the Director of Clinical Operations, the COVID-19 Nurse is responsible for triaging patients and staff with COVID-19 symptoms or exposures, administering COVID-19 tests, providing patient education regarding self-care and isolation and coordinating follow-up.

 

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

Achieve Results

1.             Ensure that administrative tasks and duties associated with COVID-19 testing are executed in a professional and efficient manner.

2.             Ensure that stock of COVID-19 testing supplies and PPE are adequate and coordinate with the Practice Manager that orders are place on time.

3.             Triage all patients and staff prior to COVID-19 test administration and escalating care to a medical provider (MD, DO, or NP) when clinically appropriate.

4.             Communicate medical results to patients.

5.             Provide nursing education to patients and staff regarding isolation, self-care and when to seek additional medical attention.

6.             Complete timely and accurate documentation of patient visits.