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Clara Barton Hospital & Clinics
CLINIC NURSE-RN/LPN
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$56,527 / year median in Kansas
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Purpose The Clara Barton Medical Clinic Nurse assists Physicians, Mid-level practitioners, and/or medical students with patient care using CBMC polices and protocols. This includes preparing patients and the examination rooms, taking initial/updating medical history for the chart, taking vital signs, assisting with in office procedures, making lab and x-ray appointments, and explaining the preparations to the patients. Nature and Scope The Clinic Nurse reports to Physicians, Mid-levels, Nurse Manager, Clinic Practice Administrator and Chief Executive Officer Environment The Clara Barton Medical Clinic Functions 1. Assist the Physician and/or Mid-level practitioner with patients. Prepare patients and examination rooms by doing the proper intake associated with the office visit for the day. Take initial medical history for the chart or update existing histories, take vital signs, make lab and x-ray appointments, and explain the preparations to the patients. 2. Assist Physician and/or Mid-level practitioner in all special procedures including minor surgery, as required. 3. Remove sutures, clean wounds, and apply dressings as directed by Physician and/or Mid-level Practitioner. 4. Notify patients of their lab results as requested by Physician and/or Mid-level practitioner. 5. Responsible for coordinating or obtaining lab work consisting of venipuncture, throat cultures, rapid strep, influenza