Summary: We are adding a full-time RN to our Outreach Clinic. Typically scheduled 32 hours a week. Hours will vary Monday - Friday. No call or weekends required! Competitive pay and excellent benefits package available.

Title: RN

Branch: Cozad Community Hospital

Department: Outreach Clinic

Level: Entry

Type: Employee

Employment Status: Full Time

Wage Type: Hourly

Posted: 07-May-24

Expires: 06-Jun-24

Summary

The Registered Nurse for the Outreach Specialty Clinic is responsible for coordinating all clinical support for each patient seen in the Outreach Specialty Clinic area in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Cozad Community Health System.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·Demonstrates skills and judgment necessary to implement quality healthcare services to all patients within the scope of the Registered Nursing licensure.

·Escorts patients into exam rooms and perform tasks such as but not limited to; collecting patient information, obtain vital signs, perform a physical assessment, administering injections, assisting with minor office surgical procedures, and any additional requirements of the Provider.

·Accurately documents information as required for each clinic in the appropriate location; either in our EHR system, on the OutreachSpecialty Clinic Ancillary Order form, or in a providers EHR.

·Executes providers order for medication administration, EKG’s, labs, radiological testing, etc.

Arranges for referrals as ordered by provider and communicates with both patient and provider about future appointments. 

·Notifies prior authorizations department as needed prior to performing of any testing/procedures.

·Performs emergency treatment as needed.

·Summarizes cares of the patient and assigns appropriate charges as based on the policies and procedures of the Outreach SpecialtyClinic.

·Collaborates with all healthcare providers and other departments to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care.

·Coordinates the scheduling of nuclear testing and diagnostic treadmills.

·Prepares both the patient and equipment, monitors the patient, and completes all required documentation as per the polices and protocols during cardiac stress testing.

·Follows all HIPAA guidelines and promotes and ensures patient safety.

·Fulfills mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive and professional environment.

·Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

QualificationsTo 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. One year of full time RN experience in a rural health setting preferred. Electronic Health Records experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification

Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Nebraska

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with providers, patients, visitors, and employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The 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 is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 10 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; must occasionally push, pull and assist with lifting up to 300 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The 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. The noise level in the medical clinic environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment OpportunityCozad Community Health System is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified employees from the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Cozad Community Health System, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination and retaliation because of veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, national origin or ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.