Clinic Nurse (LPN or RN)

Neopath Health•Rice Lake, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NeoPath Health, Inc. is seeking a Clinic Nurse (LPN or RN) for the Cedar Ridge Health Center in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. The Clinic Nurse assists practitioners and clinical team members with managing and treating patients in a primary care and/or occupational health setting, performing administrative and clinical duties under a practitioner’s direction. The role helps keep the facility running smoothly by maintaining patient flow, preparing and stocking exam and treatment rooms, and performing basic nursing skills such as taking vital signs and point-of-care testing. It calls for strong interpersonal, organizational, and clinical skills and a commitment to working as part of an engaged clinical team to provide an exceptional patient care experience. The position involves working three to four 8-hour shifts. Weekends, holidays, and after-hours call are not required. NeoPath Health, Inc. delivers personalized healthcare through onsite clinics in partnership with middle-market employers. Its providers practice patient-centered care in privately funded clinics without the time and billing constraints found in other primary care settings.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current nursing license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to cooperate, collaborate, and communicate with all levels within the organization.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy experience.
Electronic health record (EHR) experience.

Responsibilities

Welcome patients and visitors in person and by telephone, and make efforts to meet their needs.
Verify patient information by interviewing patients, reviewing or recording medical history, taking vital signs, and confirming the visit purpose, treatment, and relevant health information.
Assist practitioners during examinations and procedures; prepare specimens; perform onsite laboratory tests; dispose of contaminated supplies; sterilize instruments; administer and dispense medications as directed; telephone prescriptions to pharmacies; draw blood; perform electrocardiograms; remove sutures; and complete other duties as assigned.
Coordinate and maintain organized patient flow.
Prepare and support patients and assist practitioners with procedures.
Perform basic laboratory and testing procedures according to standards.
Administer injections, including immunizations, as ordered by practitioners.
Provide appropriate care throughout the care continuum, including to pediatric and elderly patients, and provide culturally sensitive care.
Document pertinent patient-related information in the electronic health record according to policy.
Clean, prepare, and stock exam rooms, treatment rooms, and workstations.
Contact patients regarding follow-up, test results, medical instructions, and patient education under a practitioner's direction.
Communicate with outside clinical partners under a practitioner's direction.
Assist with the care, cleaning, and sterilization of equipment and instruments.
Maintain quality control for equipment.
Follow safety standards and clinical best practices in all aspects of care delivery.
Follow all NeoPath policies and processes.