RN - Immediate Care

Powers Health • Munster, IN

5d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in Immediate Care clinics in St. John, Schererville, Munster, Crown Point, and Valparaiso. The schedule is one 12-hour shift per month while there is a need, and the nurse is expected to work a weekend shift if needed. The nurse must be willing to float to all five Immediate Care clinics.

Under the clinical direction of a Provider, the nurse performs patient care services and diagnostic procedures, and assists the Provider with patient visits and procedures in a medical office or clinic setting. The role may also include front desk duties such as telephone work and patient scheduling. When applicable, phlebotomy duties include collecting and processing specimens such as blood, urine, Pap smears, and cultures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Indiana Registered Nurse license.
• Current active CPR certification.
• At least 2 years of current clinical experience.
• Knowledge and skill to provide care for all age groups and their family members.
• Organizational skills focused on tracking patient care and improving patient flow.
• Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to act calmly and effectively in busy or stressful situations.
• Excellent attitude, interpersonal skills, and communication abilities for interacting with patients, family members, Providers, and other hospital associates.
• Demonstrated ability in taking patient vital signs, administering injections and immunizations, charting and documentation, infectious waste handling, sterile technique, and routine laboratory procedures including collection.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care services and diagnostic procedures under the clinical direction of a Provider.
• Assist the Provider with patient visits and procedures in a medical office or clinic setting.
• Perform front desk duties when required, including telephone work and patient scheduling.
• When applicable, collect and process specimens, including blood, urine, Pap smears, and cultures.
• Float among all five Immediate Care clinics.
• Work a weekend shift if needed.
• Complete annual skill validation and follow safety and infection control procedures.
• Take patient vital signs; administer injections and immunizations; complete charting and documentation; handle infectious waste; use sterile technique; and perform routine laboratory procedures, including specimen collection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED