What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic RN position at Avera?
Location : Eureka, SD
Worker Type : Regular
Work Shift :
Day Shift (United States of America)
Eureka Community Health Services Avera is proud to offer a positive and fulfilling work environment. Our facility is currently seeking to find qualified individuals to join our team-oriented organization. We look forward to hearing from you!
Position Highlights
Eureka medical clinic avera
FUNCTIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Department : Eureka Medical Clinic Avera Position Code : 55000 / 35011
Job Title : RN / LPN FLSA : Non-Exempt
Position Accountable To : Clinic Manager
Job Summary :
Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient / customer’s status. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.
Birth - 1 yr 1 - 11 yrs 12 - 17 yrs 18 - 65 yrs over 65 yrs
X X X X X
Infancy Pediatrics Adolescent Adulthood Geriatric
Essential Job Functions :
Performs nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
Provides direct care to patients as well as follow-through care per telephone.
Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination and testing of patients. Obtains vital signs
Performs procedures such as tympanograms, EKG, ear irrigation, vision testing and monitor minor surgical procedures.
Triages phone calls from patients requesting any type of medical information. Document information given to patients on a telephone to the medical record. Oversees appointment bookings and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Maintains timely flow of patients.
Organizes and follows through on medical reports and records of patients.
Responsible for on-going patient education.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Administration of intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections.
Responsible for cleansing and care of equipment and instruments.
Responsible for maintaining nursing skills through continuing education.
Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested
Ability to be a team player and work well with others.
Ability to alter schedule to meet the needs of the clinic and patients.
Ability to register a patient in computer system if necessary.
Conduct pre-authorizations for patients.
Marginal Job Functions :
Assists with organizing drug samples (and documentation of samples) and medical supplies
Responsible for follow-through of hospital patients.
Other duties as assigned.
Essential Physical Demands :
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Requires exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.
Lifting (floor-waist) : 0-10# Lifting (knee-waist) : 0-10#
Lifting (waist / shldr) : 0-10# Overhead : 0-8#
Min Assist Transfers : Occasional Carrying : 0-10#
Pushing : 0-30# Pulling : 0-30#
Sitting : 0-3 hrs / day Standing : 0-3 hrs / day
Walking : 3 / 5 hrs / day Climbing (step stool) : 0-3 hrs / day
Kneeling : 0-3 hrs / day Forward bends : 0-3 hrs / day
Forward Reach : 0-3 hrs / day Overhead Reach : 0-3 hrs / day
Grasping Light : 3-5 hrs / day Grasping Firm : 3-5 Hrs / day
Repetitive use of
Dominant hand : 3-5 hours / day Use of bilateral hands : 3-5 hrs / day
Visual Acuity far : 3-5 hours / day Visual Acuity near : 5-8 hrs / day
Depth perception : 0-3 hrs / day Field of Vision : 5-8 hrs / day
Visual Accommodation : 5-8 hrs / day Distinguish Color : 5-8 Hrs / day
Work Environment :
Works inside, with and around others. Will have verbal face to face contact. Exposure to blood and body fluids, airborne pathogens, hazardous waste and chemicals, communicable diseases and moving objects. Works varied hours.
Equipment Used to Perform Job :
Nursing supplies and equipment, computers, calculators, telephones.
Mental Requirements :
reading, simple ___spatial __tending
X_reading, complex _X_form _X_precision working
writing, simple _X_clerical _X_follow instructions
X_writing, complex _X_compiling _X_influence others
math skills, simple _X_coordinating _X_time requirement
X_math skills, complex _X_analyzing _X_memorization
tasks, simple _X_synthesizing _X_problem solving
X_tasks, complex _X_supervising _X_independent judgment
driving _X_instructing _X_decision making
Potential Job Stressors :
Work may be performed under pressure requiring close attention to detail. Occasional environmental stimuli overload.
Education :
Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
Licenses / Certificates :
Current license from the state of South Dakota Board of Nursing. CPR certified, ACLS preferred.
Experience :
A minimum of one year of nursing experience is desired.
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities :
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in dealing with co-workers, patients, physicians, and others.
Demonstrates current, up-to-date nursing knowledge. Ability to use the telephone and computers.
Demonstrates knowledge of clinical care needs of all age groups.
At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.
The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.
Additional Notices : For TTY, dial 711
Avera is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer : Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.
