RN Hosp Clinic Nurse (Pain Management)

Registered Nurse

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

BSN preferred

Experience/Skills

One year experience in physician's office or related experience preferred

Possesses a background in medical-surgical nursing and immunizations

Exhibits knowledge of clinic functions

Works well in conjunction with other clinic staff

Demonstrates knowledge of current trends and techniques in nursing practice

Communicates effectively both verbally and in written reports

Required Licenses/Certifications

Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the state of Indiana

CPR

ACLS

Working Conditions

Works in a well-lit, well-ventilated clinic environment

Routine Responsibilities

Behavioral Expectations

Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations

Essential Functions

Performs the following clinic duties:

• Patient intake including medical history and physical assessment to prepare patient for their visit
• Various testing
• Lab work
• Assures patient records are maintained and transferred as requested
• Ensures that ordered test results are in the patient record and available for the provider to review at time of patient examination
• Maintains current knowledge of medications and correct administration based on patient and their current clinical condition
• Assists provider in procedures
• Obtains consent for procedures as directed
• Uses appropriate aseptic technique
• Collects lab specimens and prepares specimen for transport according to policy
• Maintains knowledge of Lab policies
• Ensures that examination rooms are fully prepared and that patients are seen in a timely manner
• Records all phone conversations and information provided to the patient in the medical record to facilitate clear communication among all clinic staff
• Answers telephone promptly, directs calls appropriately, and relays messages using patient cases in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Monitors voicemails throughout the day and processes appropriately
• Accurately schedules office visits and in-office procedures
• Reviews schedules for conflicts and coordinates necessary staff and equipment
• Documents in the patient record in a timely and accurate manner including all assessments, medications administered, and tests performed
• Understands growth and development principals and provides age-appropriate care. Interprets clinical data based on these principals
• Responds to emergency situations appropriately and immediately
• Exhibits ability to prioritize and organize work/responsibilities
• Consistently demonstrates flexibility in adapting to changes in workload and assignments
• Is able to perform duties beyond the scope of a normal workload
• Regularly offers assistance to others in order to complete workload
• Maintains an awareness of new regulations and legislation affecting the profession, healthcare, and current developments in the nursing field
• Regularly perceives potential problem situations and intervenes to offset adverse impact
• Demonstrates good judgement in use of corrective actions or alterations in problem solving, and follows up with satisfactory prevention plan
• Performs other nursing duties as assigned

Full time/Day Shift 80 hours/Biweekly

Sullivan County Community Hospital