What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rural Health Clinic Director of Nursing (works one day per week as patient care nurse in the clinic) position at Lexington Regional Health Center?
Description
Lexington Regional Health Center
Title: Rural Health Clinic Director of Nursing
Effective Date: October 14, 2024
Supervisor: Clinic Administrator
Department: Family Medicine Specialists
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Principle duties and responsibilities
1. Responsible for supervising all nursing staff, leads daily operations for clinic nursing department.
2. Serves in a leadership role in providing quality patient care services in addition to coordinating systems, functions and activities of the clinic.
3. Works as a patient care nurse in the clinic as regularly scheduled.
4. Recruits, trains and onboards new nursing staff.
5. Develops and implements nursing policies and procedures.
6. Responsible for nursing schedule at all rural health clinics.
7. Addresses patient complaints and assists with investigations as necessary.
8. Ensures inventory of clinic is maintained.
9. Assist in clinic’s performance/quality improvement activities and assigned duties.
10. Organizes and conducts at a minimum, quarterly nurses’ meetings for ongoing competency and education purposes as well as individual monthly rounding.
11. Assists with completion of Rural Health Clinic compliance standards including, but not limited to safety checks, chart reviews and audit assignments.
12. Maintains patient and staff safety using patient safety tools (Teamstepps, Just Culture, etc.).
13. Participates in patient care activities that could include blood exposure and risk to bloodborne pathogens (eg: lacerations, handling of blood-contaminated specimens, etc.)
14. Responsible for safe bagging and disposal of biohazardous waste.
15. Responsible for following safe-injection practices.
16. Responsible for proper collection, storage and labeling of biological specimens.
17. Responsible for ensuring the environment meets appropriate governing body standards.
18. Ensure patients and visitors follow current infection control guidelines.
19. Regular attendance at the assigned work location is required.
20. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities
1. Possesses cognitive knowledge and understanding of nursing theory and practice, including pharmacological agents and the ability to administer all medications – oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular. Knowledge of the growth and development of a variety of patients to meet the health care needs of the neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patient as is typically acquired through the completion of a Registered Nurse Degree or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school.
2. Must hold a current active Registered Nurse license from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act.
3. Current Basic Life Support certification via American Heart Association required.
4. Five years of nursing experience required.
5. Three-five years management experience is preferred.
6. Possesses a thorough knowledge of regulatory, ethical, nursing practice and organizational principles in an outpatient clinic setting.
7. Demonstrates excellent organization and communication skills.
8. Must be able to work well with the public and provide excellent customer service.
9. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding protected and sensitive information.
10. Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a potentially stressful environment.
11. Ability to use standard office equipment and software proficiently.
12. Analytical skills necessary to evaluate patient conditions and carry out complex patient care procedures for up to 75% of work time while doing tasks.
13. Ability to attend to fine detail for up to 25% of work time when reading, analyzing, and interpreting reports, general business directives, policy and procedure statements, and governmental regulations.
14. Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective, professional relationships with patients, providers, coworkers and supervisors.
15. Interpersonal skills necessary to immediately and appropriately respond to common inquiries and complaints from patients, employees and regulatory agencies; to demonstrate compassion during difficult times for patients and families; to show support for employees; etc.
16. Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds, varying educational levels, and occasionally unpleasant personalities.
17. Successful completion of required knowledge and training of standard precaution and transmission protocols and when to apply during principle duties and responsibilities.
Working conditions
1. Works in a normal patient care environment, well lighted and ventilated with minimal exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, etc.
2. Exposure to infection and/or contagious diseases for up to 15% of work time when working with patients.
3. Patient transferring required during routine care and emergencies, up to 35 pounds, 10% of work time. Patient transportation in wheelchair/wheeled chair 40 horizontal force pounds up to 300 feet 5% of work time. Demonstration of patient specific exercise 40% of work time, transferring up to 10 pound dumbbells to be utilized for exercise. Recording of vital signs and managing patient lines/leads for proper patient care 35% of work time. Stacking and managing inventory among other clerical work 10% of work time, including transporting and stocking materials up to 20 pounds.
4. Exposure to chemicals and other hazards related to patient care. Appropriate safety precautions, such as safety glasses, gloves, etc. must be used to minimize risk of injury.
5. Direct exposure to body substances during patient care activities and on contaminated surfaces such as patient equipment.
Management Responsibilities
1. Family Medicine Specialists Nursing Staff
Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
