What are the responsibilities and job description for the Minden Medical Clinic - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) position at Kearney County Health Services?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Days and Hours :
Monday - Friday; 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm
Saturday Rotation; 8 : 00am - 12 : 00pm
Job Title : Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
Department : Minden Medical Clinic
FLSA Status : Non-exempt
Reports To : Director of Primary Care
Positions Supervised : None
Essential Job Functions Duties and Responsibilities
Prepares patients for and assists with examinations.
Administers injections and medications, dresses wounds and incisions, interprets practitioner's instructions to the patients, assists with emergency and minor surgery, and performs related tasks as directed by practitioner.
Maintains records of vital statistics and other pertinent patient data.
Keeps Drug Room supplies up to date and counts narcotics daily.
Maintains stock of supplies and medications.
Conducts specific laboratory test, as licensing allows
Other duties as requested by Clinic Director and / or practitioners
Requirements
General Requirements :
Personal Responsibilities
Works in harmony with assigned co-workers and other department staff.
Is punctual in attendance. Adjusts personal schedule to work as scheduled. Provides proper notification for absence as per hospital policy.
Accepts and responds to constructive criticism, assigned duties and suggestions in a cooperative manner.
Demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change
Completes assignments accurately and on time.
Participates in continuing education programs and staff meetings as evidenced by attendance records.
Where applicable, floats to other areas as assigned; responds to floating requested with a positive attitude.
Willingly accepts assignments to special projects.
Attentive to detail, record-keeping and required paperwork inherent to the position.
Demonstrates kindness, courteousness, and sensitivity to patients, families, physicians, co-workers and visitors at all times.
Appears well groomed and observes established dress guidelines, visibly wearing the name identification badge.
Displays self-respect and pride in KCHS.
PHONE TRIAGE AND REFERRAL
Screens calls to practitioners, answering patient questions under the practitioners' guidance.
Makes referral appointments with other physicians.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITES
Maintains stocking of supplies and equipment.
In charge of scheduling both the event and staffing of the annual flu shot clinics.
Provides education for and inspections of child safety seat installation.
Ordering and tracking of medication supplies.
Maintains Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program.
Serves on the KCHS Safety Committee.
Notifies the Infection Control Nurse of real or potential exposures.
Educational Responsibilities
Completes required careLearning modules
Completes other required certifications or classes as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job
Attends routinely scheduled staff meetings
Qualifications :
Education and / or Experience :
High school diploma or GED
Must possess as a minimum, a nursing diploma from an approved program of nursing
Certificates, Licensure, Registrations
Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Nebraska
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Benefits :
Competitive Wage
Benefit package including : Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Company-Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Retirement Matching, AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
Medical Credits
Wellness Benefits
Tuition Assistance and Continuing Education Allowance
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