Clinic Nurse (RN) - $5,000 Recruitment Bonus

Crawford County Clinic•Denison, IA

74d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Clinic Nurse (RN) who will provide service and care appropriate to the age of the patients served. The nurse will maintain a working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, the Organizational Integrity Program, and Code of Ethics. Responsibilities include promoting a safe and calm environment, making clinical decisions, identifying and minimizing patient risks, administering medications and treatments, utilizing resources for care planning, initiating patient/family education, documenting interventions, delegating tasks, assuming leadership in crisis situations, and contributing to the learning of students and staff. The nurse will also represent the nursing profession, use effective communication to coordinate care, participate in clinic meetings, recognize and communicate issues, maintain confidentiality, and actively participate in improving patient safety and reducing risk. A general working knowledge of computers and department-specific software is required, along with performing other assigned duties and demonstrating values according to the Values Statement.

Requirements

Must be a registered nurse maintaining current state licensure.
Basic Life Support Certification (BCLS) is required unless doctor’s release is provided.
Is able to communicate effectively with all members of the health care team.
Maintains a high level of professionalism, which positively promotes the image of Crawford County Memorial Hospital.
Must have general working knowledge of computers and department specific software (i.e. word, excel, internet, etc.)

Nice To Haves

One to two years nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service/care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Organizational Integrity Program, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures.
Promotes and maintains a safe and calm environment for complex patients by ensuring appropriate supplies, equipment, and necessary services.
Assists in making clinical decisions based on scientific principals, systematic approach and experience.
Assists in identifying actual and potential risk to patients and/or families and assists in initiating appropriate action to minimize risk.
Administers medications and treatments/procedures as directed, and as appropriate for the patient’s medical care, in collaboration with the multi disciplinary team.
Utilizes internal and community resources in planning care and initiating referrals.
Initiates appropriate patient/family education following assessment of learning and discharge needs.
Documents nursing intervention and patient/family response accurately, legibly, and in compliance with clinic policies.
Appropriately delegates tasks/procedures to other team members who are prepared/qualified to perform.
Demonstrates ability to assume leadership role in emergency/crisis situation.
Demonstrates the skill level requirement for a Registered Nurse as evidenced by competent performance and completion of the skills checklist.
Contributes to the learning experience of students and staff by modeling competent nursing practice.
Demonstrates understanding of nursing and its issues and represents the profession to others.
Uses effective communication principles to coordinate care with other health care providers.
Actively participates in clinic meetings, committees, conferences, and in-services.
Recognizes and communicates issues/occurrences utilizing established lines of authority, and assists in identifying ways to resolve variances or unacceptable outcomes.
Maintains confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, providers, employees, and business.
Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in improving patient safety and reducing risk to patients. Complies with Safety and Infection Control Policies and Procedures.
Demonstrates general working knowledge of computers and department specific software (i.e. word, excel, internet, etc.).
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Demonstrates values and behaviors according to Values Statement.