LPN or RN

Nemaha Valley Community Hospital•Seneca, KS

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position involves providing professional nursing care in a dermatology clinic at assigned locations. The nurse will interview patients before their appointment with the dermatology provider, assist the provider as needed, and schedule appointments with specialists or other facilities. Responsibilities also include handling phone calls and patient requests for the dermatology clinic in a timely manner. When not directly involved in patient care in the clinic, the nurse may work from a secure home location.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nursing program
Current RN or LPN licensure in the state where employed
CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assures compliance with established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, continuous quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Maintains confidentiality as defined by hospital policy.
Works scheduled hours of dermatology clinic at assigned locations.
Travels to dermatology clinic locations as needed.
When not seeing patients for direct care in clinic, may work from secure location at home.
Coordinates the dermatology providers schedule as needed.
Assists providers with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.
Assists in planning, organizing, delivering, and evaluating direct care to assigned patients.
Obtains information from the patient specific to their medical history, current health concerns, current home medications, and document accurately.
Telephone triages medical care as appropriate to the dermatology setting.
Returns calls as well as handles incoming calls from patients, pharmacies, nursing homes, hospitals, clinics, home health agencies, etc.
Assists the provider to contact patients with diagnostic results, instructs patient on the providers recommendations, and documents patient and medical team communications in the patient’s medical record.
Arranges for patients ordered diagnostics, therapeutic services, referrals to other providers and relate said information to the patient.
Works with patients and families in providing explanations of diagnostic tests, etc.
Communicates clearly and accurately with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers.
Completes appropriate documentation in the admission and dismissal of patients.
Assists with setting up procedure trays, preparing instruments, and other equipment.
Administers patient medication within limits of licensure.
Performs patient care duties as assigned to provide for patient needs.
Monitors condition of patients and reports changes to appropriate personnel.
Recognizes impending emergencies and acts appropriately.
Demonstrates sensitivity to patient’s comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress.
Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.
Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.
Assists other members of the nursing team and/or other disciplines.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc.
Orients, instructs and trains assigned personnel.
Cooperates with other nursing personnel to maintain good employee relations and meet all departmental objectives.
Attends meetings as required.