Minden Medical Clinic - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)

Kearney County Health Services•Minden, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Minden Medical Clinic is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to work weekdays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a Saturday rotation typically every 6th or 7th weekend from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. This role involves working closely with a dedicated Clinic Provider, preparing patients for examinations, administering medications and injections, maintaining patient records, managing supplies, and performing specific laboratory tests as licensing allows. The position also includes phone triage, making referrals, ordering and tracking medication supplies, managing the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program, serving on the KCHS Safety Committee, and notifying the Infection Control Nurse of exposures. The ideal candidate will work harmoniously with colleagues, be punctual, adaptable to change, and demonstrate kindness and sensitivity to patients and staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Nursing diploma from an approved program of nursing
Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Nebraska
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Works in harmony with assigned co-workers and other department staff.
Is punctual in attendance.
Adjusts personal schedule to work as scheduled.
Provides proper notification for absence as per hospital policy.
Accepts and responds to constructive criticism, assigned duties and suggestions in a cooperative manner.
Demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change.
Completes assignments accurately and on time.
Participates in continuing education programs and staff meetings.
Floats to other areas as assigned; responds to floating requested with a positive attitude.
Willingly accepts assignments to special projects.
Attentive to detail, record-keeping and required paperwork inherent to the position.
Demonstrates kindness, courteousness, and sensitivity to patients, families, physicians, co-workers and visitors at all times.
Appears well groomed and observes established dress guidelines, visibly wearing the name identification badge.
Displays self-respect and pride in KCHS.
Completes required careLearning modules.
Completes other required certifications or classes as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
Attends routinely scheduled staff meetings.

Responsibilities

Prepares patients for and assists with examinations.
Administers injections and medications, dresses wounds and incisions.
Interprets practitioner’s instructions to the patients.
Assists with emergency and minor surgery, and performs related tasks as directed by practitioner.
Maintains records of vital statistics and other pertinent patient data.
Keeps Drug Room supplies up to date and counts narcotics daily.
Maintains stock of supplies and medications.
Conducts specific laboratory test, as licensing allows.
Screens calls to practitioners, answering patient questions under the practitioners’ guidance.
Makes referral appointments with other physicians.
Maintains stocking of supplies and equipment.
In charge of scheduling both the event and staffing of the annual flu shot clinics.
Provides education for and inspections of child safety seat installation.
Ordering and tracking of medication supplies.
Maintains Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program.
Serves on the KCHS Safety Committee.
Notifies the Infection Control Nurse of real or potential exposures.