What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Physician's Clinic (part-time) position at Sidney Regional Medical Center?
Sidney Regional Medical Center is searching for a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. This is a part-time position within our Physician’s Clinic. This is a great opportunity to join the SRMC team. This is an 8-5, 3 days a week position.
Job Responsibilities:
- Using the nursing process and SRMC resources, provides patient care and/or services as directed by the Provider.
- Utilizes knowledge of disease, illness, and injury when providing care.
- Assists in promoting a safe, effective care environment conducive to the optimal health and dignity of the patient.
- Communicates patient status and changes in patient status to the Provider in a timely manner through concise, appropriate communication and documentation.
- Documents according to protocol in medical records all services that are performed for patients.
- Assists with patient referrals to Physicians, Dentists, Optometrists, and other services when indicated.
- Sets up and helps clean exam rooms and assists Providers in exam rooms; helps with setting up of clinic(s).
- Administers medications and treatments following established protocols.
- Performs CLIA waived tests available within the RHC as ordered by the provider.
- Monitors and records response to medications, treatments, and procedures accurately and legibly.
- Using standardized teaching tools, counsels’ patients in groups or one-to-one basis on topics designated by the Provider.
- Cross-trained for duties in such areas as the EKG administration, Lab, Family Planning, Nurse Educator and Telephone Triage, in-house Drug Assistance Program
- Provides care appropriate for the neonate and the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients served based on demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
- Respond to common inquires or complaints from patients or regulatory agencies.
- Return patient phone calls in a timely manner.
- Assist patients with requests for medication refills through the electronic medical record. Medications refills are approved by providers.
- Supports Medication Aids through adding verbal orders from providers into the electronic medical record.
- Assist with training and provide daily direction to Medication Aids.
- Follow up on any patient status changes reported by the Medication Aid.
- Works with the scheduling team, reporting when scheduling delays or changes happen.
- Works with team members on other assigned projects.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Must be a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Nebraska
- One year of Clinical or related experience preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate required
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training required
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Reliable and timely attendance
- Strong customer service skills, both in-person and over the phone
- Strong team player
- Ability to keep information confidential and protect patient information
Sidney Regional Medical Center is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled
