Children's Clinic RN/LPN

Position Title

Children's Clinic RN/LPN Great Bend Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Ambulatory Clinic RN - GB has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care using the nursing process. This position accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to who care is delegated to achieve quality patient care outcomes. The Ambulatory Clinic RN - GB also must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. Great Bend: Family Medicine Provides professional nursing care for clinic patient following established standards and policies. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Provides direct patient care within the ambulatory setting, based on the nursing process and within role/scope of practice.

Preforms preliminary assessment of patients through observation and chart review to facilitate appropriate follow-up with the healthcare team.

Evaluates unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention.

Implements appropriate clinical decisions and demonstrates appropriate use of expert peers and/or management as applicable.

Accepts accountability and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by healthcare providers to who care delegated.

Demonstrates the appropriate use of standards, effective use of resources and evaluation of patient response in the delivery of patient care.

Identifies teach/learning needs of patient.

Responsible for educational instruction to patients and families with health care needs.

Evaluates effectiveness of patient and family teaching and makes documentation in patient's charts.

Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.

Completes necessary forms (i.e. FMLA, DME, Home Health orders and obtains physicians signatures as appropriate).

Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate Degree Nursing

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree Nursing

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Knowledge Requirements

• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Basic typing and word processing ability required

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-56468

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
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