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Kearney County Health Services

Minden Medical Clinic - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)

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What they do

An Operating Room Registered Nurse cares for patients undergoing surgery in a hospital operating room. Helps prepare patients for surgery, and works with Surgeons and other specialists as part of an operating room medical team. Works in settings that require clinical and surgery experience and ongoing training.

$95,051 / year median in Nebraska

-1% projected decline

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Job Description

Description:
Days and Hours:
  • Weekdays:
    8:00am
  • 5:00pm
  • Saturday Rotation; 8:00am
  • 12:00pm ( Typically every 6th or 7th weekend)
Job Title:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Registered Nurse (RN)
Department :
Minden Medical Clinic FLSA Status:
Non-exempt Reports To :
Clinic Lead Nurse /
Director of Primary Care Positions Supervised:
None Essential Job Functions Duties and Responsibilities Will work with one dedicated Clinic Provider 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
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.
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. 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