Clinic Registered Nurse- General Surgery Clinic FTE

Position: Clinic Registered Nurse- General Surgery Clinic 1.0 FTE
** FTE/Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 1.00 / 40 / 1st Shift (United States of America)
Monday-Friday, 8am to 4:30pm
** PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
** 1.
In keeping with Chapter 6 of the Iowa Nursing Practice Act for Registered Nurses, the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing, the RN demonstrates a caring consciousness through relationship-based care delivery model and utilization of Planetree patient centered programs/therapies to meet the holistic needs of the patient.  Holistic needs to include physical, emotional, spiritual, environmental, cultural and psychological needs.  

The RN assumes responsibility and accountability for the delivery of evidence based nursing care at Waverly Health Center Clinics under the supervision of a provider.  The RN shall recognize and understand the legal implications within the scope of nursing practice.
2.
Utilizes judgment and skill in providing direct and indirect patient care, observation, and counsel to patients and family.  Communicates with providers, manager, and/or other healthcare team members about changes in patients’ clinic condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
3.
Provides orientation, training and clinical development by serving both as a mentor and consultant to other members of the clinic nursing team.

** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
** 1.
Education, Experience, and Training  a.
Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nurses.  b.
Must be currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.  c.
Previous experience in a clinic setting preferred.  d.
Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required.  e.
Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.  2.

Physical Requirements  a.
Sitting – Approximately 25% of shift.  b.
Standing– Approximately 25% of shift.  c.
Walking – Approximately 50% of shift.  d.
Lifting – Approximately 35 pounds. Must use, and require staff to use, when in hospital and pre-hospital settings, proper body mechanics and ergonomics and, as applicable, lifting/moving devices.  e.
Twisting – Infrequent.  f.
Bending – Moderate.  g.
Squat/Kneel – Infrequent.
* This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her manager.
** Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
** This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship with the Waverly Health Center.
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