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 the supervision of a physician. The role requires population-specific competencies and adherence to applicable National Patient Safety Goals. The position is a full-time, day-shift LPN role at INTEGRIS Health Medical Group Endo/Rheumatology South in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The nurse contributes to patient assessment and care planning, monitors patient status, communicates changes to physicians, and supports patient satisfaction and confidentiality. In INTEGRIS Family Care Clinics, duties also include documentation and charge management, reporting suspected abuse, and performing clinical procedures as assigned.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Oklahoma or a current multistate license from a Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) member state; alternatively, current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Oklahoma or a current multistate eNLC-member-state license.
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.
Population-specific competencies.
Adherence to applicable National Patient Safety Goals.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the assessment and reassessment of patients.
Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating appropriate patient care interventions and the plan of care, which may include medication administration.
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 ensure 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 the 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.