HOSPITAL RN

SUMMARYProvide nursing care to clinic patients under supervision of Clinic Manager.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.Perform selected procedures and therapeutic treatments within his/her level of competencies according to policies and procedures.Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.Prepare, administer and record selected oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications.Observe, record, and report to provider any significant change in the patient's condition associated with drugs, treatments, or any other disease process.Ensure that clinic protocols are followed on all clinic patients (i.e. vital signs, diabetic foot care, etc.)Responsible for ordering, receiving and handling supplies as needed.Contact patients to provide information as needed or requested.Perform required recordkeeping for the Nebraska State Immunization Information System (NESIIS).Ensure that sample medications are kept in a safe and secure environment.Maintain a professional environment.Participate in quality assurance and improvement projects.Perform all duties with legal limitations as properly authorized, delegated or assigned.Participate in all safety, security and infection control programs that are mandatory as well as those required and provided by the department.Uphold confidentiality and HIPAA compliance at all times and report violations to the Privacy Officer.Treat all internal/external customers with dignity and respect.Understand and comply with the requirements of the Saunders Medical Centers Compliance Program, including, but not limited to the Code of Conduct, the Compliance Policy, all Saunders Medical Center-wide policies for compliance, and compliance plans affecting specific duties and responsibilities.Participate in all education and training programs regarding compliance as required by Saunders Medical Center policy and as requested by the Supervisor.Demonstrate personal traits of a high-level commitment, motivation and energy; team orientation; professionalism; trust; personal honesty and integrity; and a demonstration of placing others in a place of high value and treating them with dignity and respect.Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.DISCLOSURE STATEMENTThe above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCELicensed Nebraska RNOne year clinic experience desiredCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSCurrent Nebraska RN licenseCurrent Basic Life Support certificationLANGUAGE SKILLSMust be able to read, write and follow written and oral instructions and possess positive skills in communication. Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, visitors, and the general public.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to calculate at the level necessary to perform essential duties of the position.REASONING ABILITYAbility to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, written, diagram or schedule form.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee must stand frequently. The employee must sit, reach with arms and hands and occasionally lift 75 pounds. The employee must occasionally walk and climb or balance.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Attendance is essential and required for a successful working environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Saunders Medical Center