Registered Nurse - General Surgery
About The Position
The Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the care of clinic patients. The Clinic RN is skilled in all aspects of nursing process, delegates, and supervises staff in assistive roles on the same shift and is responsible to deliver the highest of customer service standards for patients and families presenting for services at Winona Health. The Clinic RN will assess and triage patients to make certain of the appropriateness of care. Will provide patient care including but not limited to rooming of patients, performing assessments and gathering of data for the physician. Patient information will be entered into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Direct patient care will include but not limited to taking vital signs, medication administration, treatments, intravenous therapy, wound and nail care, monitoring of patients, scheduling and coordination of care for referral to specialty care and general assistance to the provider as needed. Other responsibilities include assisting with procedures. Must be able to assist at all Winona Health Clinic locations if necessary.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- RN License - MN
- Current BLS Certification
- Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Cerner
Responsibilities
- Oversees LPNs in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act.
- Physical assessments of patients.
- Triaging of presenting patients for appropriateness of care.
- Taking vital signs and monitoring patients.
- Administration of medications, IV’s, and immunizations as ordered.
- Implements protocols/orders after appropriate assessments.
- Assisting with surgical procedures, monitoring, and assessments of patients.
- Inputting of all applicable data into the EMR (Cerner).
- Contacting patients with lab results and medication changes as ordered by the physician.
- Coordinating schedules and procedures.
- Coordinating and scheduling of care for patients referred for specialty care.
- Coordinating physician schedule in clinic.
- Scheduling of surgery or diagnostic studies.
- Physician schedule in clinic and/or Operating Room (OR).
- Ensuring nursing supplies and medications are properly ordered and available.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives
- Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans
- Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met
- Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being
- Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth
- Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
