CLINIC NURSE

Position Summary:

Provides professional nursing care to patients according to established procedures; coordinates care planning with other disciplines

Duties:

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, continuous quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards and other administrative duties as assigned Writes initial nursing histories and assesses patients' conditions Administers and controls medications Assists in formulating and screening Quality Assurance criteria and providing in-service training for staff Monitors, maintains and ensures accuracy of recording patient care documentation. Maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc. Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with clinic standards Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of the patient's medical treatment Observes emotional stability of patients and expresses interest in their progress Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy Arranges for patients ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops Attends meetings as required Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment Assists other members of the nursing team and/or other disciplines\ Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations and interdepartmental objectives Orients, instructs and trains assigned personnel Demonstrates competency and professionalism in performing the overall patient care and responsibilities of the clinic nurse position Maintains confidentiality of all patient information

Working Conditions:

Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness) Subject to varying and unpredictable situations May have to handle emergency or crisis situation Occasionally subjected to irregular hours Occasional stress due to multiple calls and injuries May perform emergency care

Qualifications:

Prefer a minimum of one-year clinical experience in a clinical setting. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, registration and current RN license in the state of Kansas. CPR certification.