Clinic RN - Pain Management

Great Plains Health•North Platte, NE

About The Position

The Clinic Registered Nurse checks patients in upon arrival and uses the electronic medical record (EMR) to obtain vital signs, review systems, medication lists, family and social histories, and confirm medical records are complete before the physician sees the patient. The nurse ensures appropriate supplies are available for visits and procedures and that rooms are sterile and safe. The role also includes triaging patient phone calls and medication requests, supporting physicians with in-office procedures, and maintaining logs such as refrigeration controls and sample medication receipt and distribution. The nurse provides quality patient care, follows provider preferences, explains procedures and treatments, reinforces provider recommendations, and documents care and communications in the patient chart. The role includes administering prescribed medications, injections, immunizations, IV treatments and procedures within scope of practice; assisting with point-of-care testing; tracking laboratory and procedure orders; communicating results to the healthcare team; and providing patient and family education as directed. The position is in a general private physician office setting, with an open office arrangement and some noise exposure. There may be exposure to patients in various mental states, which may result in physical or verbal abuse.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current, valid RN license in the state of practice, a temporary RN license in the state of practice, or compact RN licensure for the current state of practice.
BLS certification.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.
Physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs.
Adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision.
Fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects.
Ability to use proper body mechanics to assist patients with ambulation and transfers in and out of beds, chairs, or wheelchairs.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, if required.
Use standard precautions due to potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
Ability to communicate effectively by reading, writing, and speaking in person or by telephone.

Nice To Haves

Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on the area of practice.

Responsibilities

Check patients in upon arrival and collect vital signs, review of systems, medication lists, family and social histories, and other required information using the EMR.
Review medical records for completeness before the physician sees the patient.
Ensure supplies are available for patient visits and procedures and that rooms are sterile and safe.
Triage patient phone calls and medication requests, and document patient calls in the chart.
Support physicians with in-office procedures.
Maintain logs for refrigeration control and sample medication receipt and distribution; document sample medications in patient charts.
Explain procedures and treatments and reinforce provider recommendations using the AIDET process.
Provide prescribed sample medications and administer prescribed injections and immunizations using approved nursing techniques.
Use the EHR to document visits, medications, patient information, point-of-care testing, test results, and procedural documentation accurately.
Track laboratory and procedure orders and communicate results accurately to the healthcare team and providers.
Initiate patient education plans as prescribed, communicate the plan of care to patients and families or guardians, and document their understanding.
Send prescription refill requests to pharmacies as requested by the provider.
Administer IV medications, treatments, and procedures as prescribed by a physician and within scope of practice.