RN Clinic II

Covenant Health•Harriman, TN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care in an outpatient clinic setting and coordinates care planning with other disciplines as appropriate. The position is with Roane Surgical Group, part of Covenant Medical Group, which provides comprehensive care across East Tennessee through physicians and advanced practice providers in multiple communities and specialties. The RN prepares patients for scheduled procedures, assists with assessments, records patient histories, performs basic triage, and discusses appropriate interventions with practitioners. The nurse assists providers with examinations and procedures, implements care according to diagnoses and physician orders, coordinates patient care, and provides patient education. The role also involves maintaining accurate medical records, arranging outside appointments, communicating test results and relevant information to patients and practitioners, and supporting a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic clinic environment. The RN may precept new employees or students, collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, maintain supplies and equipment, and ensure the clinic area complies with applicable policies and standards. The nurse is expected to maintain professional development and demonstrate competence in age-specific care.

Requirements

At least three years of professional nursing experience.
Valid Tennessee RN license.
Annual CPR training.
Annual OSHA training.

Responsibilities

Follow departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety standards.
Precept new employees or students as needed and review preceptee performance with the office manager or clinical instructor/supervisor.
Cooperate with other personnel to achieve department objectives, maintain employee relations, and support infection control policies.
Prepare patients for scheduled procedures and assist with patient assessment.
Record patient histories and perform basic triage procedures in accordance with policy.
Discuss recommendations for appropriate interventions with the appropriate practitioner after assessing the patient's condition.
Resolve complex patient, management, and physician problems within the nurse's clinical expertise without direct supervision.
Use AIDET communication fundamentals to support patient comfort and privacy.
Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and other direct patient care processes.
Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Monitor and ensure accurate entries in patient medical records; 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 needed.
Schedule outside patient appointments according to physician orders and communicate appointment details 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 communicated to patients in a timely manner.
Complete the medical orientation checklist.
Initiate appropriate patient education.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and participate in team-based patient care with patients, physicians, and other care team members.
Implement care appropriate to the diagnosis and physician order.
Coordinate clinic patient care with physician supervision and solve problems as needed.
Demonstrate competence in delivering care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.