RN CLINIC I

Covenant Health•Harriman, TN

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care within an outpatient clinic setting at Roane County Family Practice, part of Covenant Medical Group. The role delivers patient-centered care in collaboration with providers and interdisciplinary team members, following physician orders and established clinic policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Requirements

Must have a valid Tennessee RN license.
Must complete CPR and OSHA training annually.
Prefer at least one year of professional nursing experience.
Education must be sufficient to meet the standards for the required license and/or certification; no minimum education level is specified.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of professional nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety standards.
Cooperate with other personnel to achieve department objectives, support good employee relations, and maintain interdepartmental objectives and infection control policies.
Prepare patients for scheduled procedures and assist with patient assessment; accurately record patient histories and perform basic triage procedures according to policy.
Obtain initial basic patient condition information, create nursing histories, and report findings to the appropriate practitioner.
Respect patient comfort and privacy using AIDET communication fundamentals.
Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and other direct patient care processes.
Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Monitor the accuracy of patient medical records and maintain required reports, records, and statistics.
Ensure adequate supplies and well-maintained equipment.
Inspect the area daily for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, and take corrective action when violations occur.
Schedule outside patient appointments according to physician orders and communicate appointment information accurately to patients.
Receive calls from hospitals and nursing homes and relay appropriate information to practitioners in a timely manner.
Ensure test results are received and relayed to patients in a timely manner.
Complete the medical orientation checklist.
Initiate appropriate patient education.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and the patient, physician, and other care team members as part of an overall team-based approach to patient care.
Implement care appropriate to the diagnosis and physician orders.
Problem-solve and coordinate clinic patient care under physician supervision.
Demonstrate competence in delivering care appropriate to the age-specific needs of the population served.
Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of trends in the field.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.