RN/LPN - PRN - Urgent Care Nixa

L.E. Cox Medical Centers•Nixa, MO

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Urgent Care nurse provides professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages. The UC nurse triages and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological, or social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system. The UC nurse works quickly to assess the needs of each patient, prioritize care based on the critical nature, works to stabilize the patient, initiate treatment, discharge the patient after the emergency is over or make arrangements for a longer hospital stay. The LPN performs administrative duties that include, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in medical records. Clinical duties will include measuring and recording vital signs, collecting demographics and medical information including review of medication list, preparing patients for examination, cleaning rooms and equipment and stocking supplies. This position will involve the administration of medications as ordered by the physician. Performs specific competencies as directed by the department.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
LPN license and IV Certification active in the state of Missouri
Nursing License active in the state of Missouri
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates effective knowledge of scope of practice
Exhibits valuable time management skills
Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills
Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment

Nice To Haves

Previous nursing experience preferred
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Demonstrate effective leadership abilities

Responsibilities

Perform administrative duties including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in medical records.
Measure and record vital signs.
Collect demographics and medical information, including review of medication list.
Prepare patients for examination.
Clean rooms and equipment and stock supplies.
Administer medications as ordered by the physician.
Perform specific competencies as directed by the department.
Triage patients and determine priority of care based on physical, psychological, or social needs.
Assess patient needs, prioritize care based on critical nature, and work to stabilize the patient.
Initiate treatment.
Discharge patients after the emergency is over or make arrangements for a longer hospital stay.