Specialty Clinic RN

Howard County Medical Center • St Paul, NE

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About The Position

The Specialty Clinic RN assists specialty providers with direct patient care, examinations, and treatment plans. The role interacts with patients, family members, and staff, and coordinates interdepartmental patient-care activities while maintaining nursing standards under the supervision of the Specialty Clinic Supervisor and in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Howard County Medical Center.

Duties and pay vary based on licensure and qualifications. The position requires a minimum of 35 hours per week, with one-half to a full day off during each week depending on the hours worked.

Requirements

• Current Nebraska RN license.
• Minimum of 35 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Review patient files to ensure clinical records are complete before examinations.
• Escort patients to rooms and prepare them for examinations.
• Take patients’ weight, height, vital signs, and medical histories upon arrival.
• Record and maintain laboratory, X-ray, and other test data in patient charts.
• Schedule referrals to other specialists at providers’ request.
• Assist with Nuclear Medicine, testing, EKGs, Holter monitoring, and other ordered tests.
• Assist with Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
• Help patients get to other departments, such as Lab and Radiology, as needed.
• Assist providers with patient examinations and procedures.
• Prepare medications and administer injections.
• Screen clinical calls for providers and handle calls that do not require provider input.
• Provide patients with instructions for tests not performed in the office.
• Schedule patients for tests and X-rays at providers’ request.
• Fax patient information to other facilities at providers’ request.
• Demonstrate professional behavior with providers, patients, and staff.
• Maintain patient flow from the waiting area to exam rooms and keep patients informed about unexpected delays.
• Remain calm in emergent and stressful situations.
• Work efficiently with clinic staff and accept assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain supplies and drug inventory, track expiration dates, and log medications in and out.
• Ensure rooms are clean and supplies are replenished for future use.

Benefits

• Full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed