Clinic Nurse - Endo/Rheumatology South Outpatient Clinic

INTEGRIS Health•Oklahoma City, OK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic Nurse delivers patient care using the nursing process under physician supervision and must demonstrate population-specific competencies. The position follows applicable National Patient Safety Goals. The role is based at the INTEGRIS Health Medical Group Endo/Rheumatology South outpatient clinic in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and is described as day shift and full-time. The role may be filled by an RN or LPN with the required Oklahoma or multistate licensure. The nurse contributes to patient assessment and care planning, monitors patient status, communicates changes to the physician, and supports patient satisfaction and confidentiality. Clinic responsibilities also include accurate and timely medical record documentation, charge management, patient education and information gathering, assigned clinical procedures, and sterilization of equipment after procedures.

Requirements

Current Oklahoma RN license or current multistate license from a Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) member state, or current Oklahoma LPN license or current multistate license from an eNLC member state.
BLS certification issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Contribute to assessment and reassessment of patients.
Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating appropriate patient care interventions.
Monitor for signs and symptoms related to abnormal lab values and deviations from baseline assessments.
Report changes in patient status to the physician and initiate new physician orders as directed.
Promote patient satisfaction and maintain patient confidentiality.
Participate in charge management to ensure chart accuracy with each visit.
Document patient information accurately and promptly in the medical record.
Report suspected abuse and refer patients or families to appropriate health or social resources.
Perform venipuncture, EKG, waived testing, bone density, X-ray, and other procedures as assigned by a physician, manager, or clinical supervisor.
Sterilize equipment after procedures.
Gather and document information about patient condition, including lab values, pain levels, patient education needs, nutritional status, and potential complications.
Monitor and document patient status.
Participate in developing the plan of care, including implementation and evaluation of interventions that may include medication administration.