St. Rose Convenient Care - LPN/RN

The University of Kansas Health System•Great Bend, KS

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Convenient Care Clinic RN - GB has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care using the nursing process. This position works in a fast-paced 7-day per week environment where the RN will be responsible for prioritizing patients based on acuity and clinical protocols and promptly identifying red-flag symptoms that require escalation to a provider or emergency services. This position accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to who care is delegated to achieve quality patient care outcomes. The Convenient Care Clinic RN - GB also must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. Requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Requirements

Associate Degree Nursing
Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Basic typing and word processing ability required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree Nursing

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care within the ambulatory convenient care setting, based on the nursing process and within role/scope of practice.
Performs preliminary assessment of patients through observation and chart review to facilitate appropriate follow-up with the healthcare team.
Obtains a focused health history, including allergies, medications, and relevant past medical conditions.
Prioritizes patients based on acuity and clinic protocols to ensure timely care.
Identifies red-flag symptoms requiring escalation to a provider or emergency services.
Uses evidence-based guidelines to determine appropriate interventions during triage.
Clearly explains wait times, care process, and next steps to patients and families.
Adheres to infection control protocols and clinic safety standards
Evaluates unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention.
Implements appropriate clinical decisions and demonstrates appropriate use of expert peers and/or management as applicable.
Accepts accountability and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by healthcare providers to who care delegated.
Demonstrates the appropriate use of standards, effective use of resources and evaluation of patient response in the delivery of patient care.
Identifies teach/learning needs of patient.
Responsible for educational instruction to patients and families with health care needs.
Evaluates effectiveness of patient and family teaching and makes documentation in patient’s charts.
Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.
Completes necessary forms (i.e. FMLA, DME, Home Health orders and obtains physicians signatures as appropriate).
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.