Clinic Nurse RN/LPN

Sullivan County Community Hospital•Sullivan, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing direct patient care within a clinic setting, performing a variety of nursing duties to support practitioners and ensure efficient clinic operations. The nurse will be responsible for patient assessment, documentation, medication administration, patient education, and maintaining a safe and organized environment. This position is full-time with day shifts, working 64 hours bi-weekly.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing
RN Licensure in the State of Indiana
CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Two years experience in physician’s office or related experience
Background in medical-surgical nursing and immunizations
Knowledge of clinic function
Ability to work in conjunction with other clinic personnel
Knowledge of community health resources for alternate health services
Knowledge of community health nursing principles and practices
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written reports

Responsibilities

Escorts patient to exam rooms and assesses patients per clinic protocols.
Obtains and thoroughly documents vital signs, chief complaint.
Updates medication lists, and verifies allergies.
Updates the patient’s medical and social history, as appropriate.
Prepares patient for examination and assists as necessary.
Ensures that ordered tests results are in the patient record and available for Practitioner review at time of patient examination.
Sends patient letter of intent to have prescribed orders completed if no record found in chart.
Assures adequate patient records are maintained and transferred as requested.
Obtains consent for procedures as directed.
Collects lab specimens and prepares specimen for transport according to policy.
Assists provider in procedures including but not limited to dressing changes, pelvic exams, laceration repairs, injections, and aspirations.
Utilizes appropriate aseptic technique.
Cleans instruments and prepares them for sterilization according to policy.
Maintains current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and current clinical condition.
Follows the five rights of medication administration in order to reduce the potential for error.
Documents in the patient record all medication administered and tests performed in a timely and accurate manner.
Charges appropriately.
Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and involves patient and family in education.
Knowledgeable in growth and development principals and provides age appropriate care.
Schedules patient for further testing as directed by the Practitioner.
Keeps track of follow-up labs, wellness checks for future patient reminders.
Maintains knowledge of rules and regulations governing the clinic.
Phones-in prescription refills as directed by the Practitioner.
Responds to emergency situations appropriately and immediately.
Calls 911 as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Ensures that exam rooms and patient accessible areas are safe and that likelihood of patient injury is reduced.
Assures that examination rooms are full at all times and that patients are seen in an orderly and fair manner.
Ensures that acutely ill or injured patients are triaged and seen first.
Explains delays and waiting times to patients and families.
Records all phone conversations and information given to the patient in the medical record to provide for clear communication among all clinic staff.
Maintains knowledge of lab collection policy and procedures.
Performs quality controls for tests and documents results as per policy.
Monitors and records oxygen tanks monthly.
Checks AED monthly. Records activity.
Performs API QC during the year on all tests resulted at site.
Checks for outdates on supplies and medications on an ongoing basis.
Inventories medications upon receiving and disposing. Inventories, orders and manages the VFC medications.
Documents accordingly.
Monitors and records refrigerator temperatures daily.
Participates in professional development and assumes responsibility for keeping knowledge of skills current.
Answers telephone calls in a professional manner and refers patient problems to Practitioner.
Interacts professionally with patients and families.
Exhibits ability to prioritize and organize work.
Follows through on assigned tasks.
Participates in departmental performance improvement activities by collecting, analyzing, and reporting data.
Knowledgeable of and compliant with clinic policies and procedures.
Exhibits cooperation and positive attitude and maintains a good working relationship with all clinic staff.
Completes incident reports and forwards to Practitioner when appropriate.
Completes routine equipment checks and stock supplies.
Orders supplies as needed.
Monitors, orders, and stocks exam rooms with supplies as needed.