Registered Nurse- Clinic

Description

Patient encounters may be face-to-face or via telephone or other communication devices. Assesses the patient’s needs by collecting subjective and objective health status data from the patient or the patient’s caregiver, and communicates this data to the health care provider. Triage based on this data. Prioritizes the information collected based on the patient’s condition, the situation, and/or anticipated needs, and implements a plan of care in collaboration with the authorized provider and evaluates the response of the prescribed treatment.

Communicates and educates the health care provider’s instructions for care to the patient or the patient’s caregiver. Deals with situations and issues that are to always predictable.

Nursing diagnosis of human responses to actual or potential health problems of individuals or groups, providing preventative, restorative and supportive care, health teaching and counseling, case finding and referral; and administration, supervision, delegation, evaluation and teaching of health and nursing practice; which may require substantial specialized knowledge, judgment and skill based upon the principles of the biological, behavioral and sociological sciences, and for which the registered nurse bears responsibility and accountability.

The RN may assist with tests and procedures within the scope of practice for the RN. The nurse performs other duties as assigned by the Clinic Director or designee.

Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred. Minimum of one to two years of professional nursing experience in a clinic care setting preferred. In-depth knowledge of specialty area preferred.

Currently licensed with applicable State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges. Functions within the legal scope of practice.

Care is delivered to clinic patients of all ages. Work hours vary according to clinic schedules.

Initial Tuberculosis (TB) test and drug screening is required by Winner Regional Health. Rubella titer will also be drawn upon hire and immunization is required if no past exposure or indication of immunization.

Required to wear name tag provided by WRH and to follow the dress code of WRH.

Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language and follow oral or written instruction. Excellent oral and written communication skills, work with customers and co-workers in a professional manner.

Clinic Director

Honesty We will do the right thing at all times, even if it is difficult, maintaining strong, ethical practices. We protect the confidentiality of others, including patients, staff and the facility as a whole. We will take responsibility for our actions.

Expertise We will demonstrate superior judgment, training and skill, at all times, demonstrating professionalism while doing so. We will perform all aspects of our job to the best of our ability, utilizing all resources and tools available.

Approachability We will be non-judgmental, friendly, and open and willing to listen to everyone we come into contact with while performing our duties. We are humble and learn from others.

Respect We will be understanding and sensitive to others’ feelings; caring and responding in a manner that sets them at ease, keeping the situation in perspective without minimizing others’ feelings or reactions. We will listen to others with full attention in a sincere, civil fashion, being careful not to be judgmental of the speaker. We maintain composure when facing conflict and avoid jumping to conclusions and defaming another’s name.

Teamwork We willingly work together with a common approach, trusting and supporting members of our organization, using our skills and resources, sharing information to achieve a common aim.

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