RN Clinic II

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

The RN Clinic II provides professional nursing care in an outpatient clinic and coordinates care planning with other disciplines as appropriate. The position is with Family Care Specialists at Covenant Medical Group, the employed and managed medical practice organization of Covenant Health, which provides comprehensive care across East Tennessee. Covenant Medical Group serves 20 communities and has more than 300 physicians and advanced practice providers across a broad range of specialties. The RN prepares patients for procedures, assists with assessments, records patient histories, performs basic triage, and discusses appropriate interventions with practitioners. The role includes assisting providers with examinations and procedures, implementing care according to diagnosis and physician orders, educating patients, coordinating appointments and follow-up, and collaborating with patients, physicians, and other care team members. The RN also maintains accurate records, supplies, equipment, and a safe, therapeutic clinic environment; follows departmental policies and safety standards; and may precept new employees or students.

Requirements

At least three years of professional nursing experience.
Valid Tennessee RN license.
CPR certification or training, with 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 their clinical performance with the appropriate manager, instructor, or supervisor.
Cooperate with other personnel to support department objectives, employee relations, interdepartmental objectives, and infection control policies.
Prepare patients for scheduled procedures and assist with patient assessments.
Record patient histories accurately and perform basic triage according to policy.
Assess patient conditions, create nursing histories, and discuss recommendations for appropriate interventions with practitioners.
Resolve complex patient, management, and physician problems within the role's clinical expertise without direct supervision.
Use AIDET communication fundamentals and demonstrate sensitivity to 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 patient medical records and maintain required reports, records, and statistics.
Maintain adequate supplies and well-maintained equipment; inspect the area daily for compliance and take corrective action when needed.
Schedule outside patient appointments according to physician orders and communicate appointment information accurately to patients.
Receive calls from hospitals and nursing homes and relay relevant information to practitioners promptly.
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 coordinate patient care with physician supervision.
Implement care appropriate to the diagnosis and physician orders.
Demonstrate competence in delivering care appropriate to the age-specific needs of the population served.
Maintain professional growth through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to stay current in the field.
Collaborate with patients, physicians, and other care team members as part of a team-based approach to patient care.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.