Registered Nurse- Clinic

Winner Regional Healthcare Center•Winner, SD

6d•$28 - $42

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides care to clinic patients of all ages through face-to-face, telephone, and other communication encounters. The RN collects and assesses subjective and objective health information, triages and prioritizes patient needs, communicates relevant findings to health care providers, and collaborates with authorized providers on plans of care. The RN evaluates responses to prescribed treatment and communicates provider instructions to patients and caregivers. The role includes nursing diagnosis and preventative, restorative, supportive, and educational care, as well as responsibilities in the administration, supervision, delegation, evaluation, and teaching of nursing practice. The RN may assist with tests and procedures within the scope of practice and performs other duties as assigned by the Clinic Director or designee. The RN provides clinic patient care, including assessments, patient education, vaccinations, injections, IVs, specimen or test instructions, documentation, and assistance with procedures. Duties may also include phlebotomy, laboratory testing, IV medication administration, catheter changes, and port-a-cath flushes and dressing changes. The RN maintains infection-control standards, prepares equipment and instruments, communicates with patients, families, providers, and colleagues, and follows organizational policies and applicable laws and standards. Work hours vary according to clinic schedules. The role requires an applicable state nursing license or multistate licensure privileges and functioning within the legal scope of practice. A TB test and drug screening are required, and a rubella titer is drawn upon hire; immunization is required if there is no past exposure or evidence of immunization. Employees must wear the name tag provided by Winner Regional Health and follow its dress code.

Requirements

Currently licensed with the applicable State Nursing board and/or possess multistate licensure privileges.
Function within the legal scope of nursing practice.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and follow oral or written instructions.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with patients, customers, and coworkers professionally.
Ability to handle stressful situations, interruptions, and concerns of upset patients or clinic staff while maintaining self-control and confidence.
Ability to concentrate on work tasks amid distractions.
Ability to meet the role’s physical requirements, including lifting and carrying loads occasionally up to 35 pounds and frequently up to 10 pounds, and pushing or pulling loads.
Ability to communicate detailed information verbally and to read numbers and names, distinguish colors, and view a computer screen.
Ability to receive detailed oral information and make fine distinctions in sound.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
One to two years of professional nursing experience in a clinic care setting preferred.
In-depth knowledge of a specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect, assess, and integrate patient-condition data and communicate patient needs to providers.
Triage walk-in patients and prioritize care based on patient condition and anticipated needs.
Communicate provider instructions, test results, and care information to patients and caregivers.
Instruct patients in collecting samples or completing tests.
Perform vaccinations, injections, and IVs, and document care in patient charts.
Assist with and assess patients during tests and procedures within the RN’s scope of practice.
Obtain complete histories and chief complaints from new patients.
Educate patients and families about medications, nutrition, care and treatment protocols, and developmental milestones according to physician direction.
Maintain infection-control standards; clean and prepare equipment and instruments according to protocol.
Perform phlebotomy and laboratory testing as necessary.
Administer IV medications when needed and assist with clinical procedures as directed by a provider.
Perform indwelling and suprapubic catheter changes, port-a-cath flushes, and dressing changes.
Assess patients’ physical and emotional needs and use effective communication to establish goals consistent with the plan of care.
Communicate nursing assessment data and changes in patient status to health team members, providers, and/or family members to support continuity of care.
Modify, implement, and evaluate individualized teaching plans to restore, maintain, or promote health.
Give timely reports to coworkers and document accurately, thoroughly, and legibly.
Promote safe work habits, report health and safety hazards, and participate in corrective action.
Communicate professionally and respectfully with team members and collaborate on recognizing and resolving departmental issues as needed.
Respect patient privacy, delegate care appropriately, work independently within one’s expertise, and seek assistance when needed.
Provide professional training and guidance and orient or instruct students as needed.
Comply with department and organizational policies and procedures, including those for emergency response, confidentiality, safety, incident reporting, risk management, and mandated reporting.
Report suspected violations of law or standards of conduct to the Compliance Officer or Chief Executive Officer.