Clinic RN

Essential Functions
Essential Function
• PATIENT TREATMENT
◦ Provides quality care to patients and their families as instructed by a physician.
◦ Provides and documents patient/family educational teachings as instructed by a physician, including patient/family understanding.
◦ Accurately and thoroughly documents physician orders regarding patient phone, following clinic policies and procedures.
◦ Provides appropriate care to patients in emergency situations as directed by a physician.
◦ Performs routine clinic procedures as directed by a physician.
◦ Administers medication accurately as directed by a physician.

• PATIENT ASSESSMENT
◦ Assist physician with patient exams and multiple clinic procedures, implements treatments and evaluations patient outcomes.
◦ Accurately measures patient vital signs according to clinic policy and documents in patient chart for each office visit.
◦ Maintains all medical equipment is in working condition.
◦ Orders medical supplies appropriately maintaining wise use of the resources and cost containment.
◦ Ensures that patient’s treatment procedures, medications and therapies are ordered, verified and have received patients consent. Evaluates and records outcomes as appropriate.
◦ Assists in all areas of the clinic.
◦ Assists patients with referral procedures, obtaining help with medications and other needed services.

• POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
◦ Has knowledge and adheres to all hospital and clinic policies that relate to individual’s job requirements.
◦ Follows dress code of hospital and clinic.
◦ Has good attendance record, is reliable in reporting to work.
◦ Is punctual in reports to work on time
◦ Completes CPR training prior to annual evaluation.
◦ Adheres to all regulatory requirements for clinics. (OSHA, Infection Control, Fire and Safety)
◦ Properly handles and disposes of needles/sharps and/or contaminated waste.
◦ Follows exposure policy and treatment protocols according to Exposure Control Plan.
◦ Practices proper safety precautions to avoid employee injury as evidenced by proper body mechanics, etc. (lifting patients).

• INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
◦ Participates in monthly staff meetings. Reads and signs minutes of unattended meetings. Offers positive and constructive remarks during the meeting.
◦ Communicates with patient and their insurance company, to obtain referral and authorization information.
◦ Obtains referrals using appropriate provider list and provides referral information to both the patient and the referral specialist.
◦ Provides and documents patient/family educational teaching as instructed by a physician, including patient/family understanding.
◦ Accurately and completely documents physician orders regarding patient phone calls.
◦ Complete and concise documentation of patient emergency situation is recorded in patient’s chart.
◦ Follows clinic guidelines regarding chart documentation.

• COMMUNICATION / EDUCATION
◦ Uses tack, courtesy, sound judgment and a professional attitude when relating to patients, families, and coworkers.
◦ Maintains patient confidentiality
◦ Demonstrates willingness to be flexible.
◦ Researches patient problems and effectively provides solutions.
◦ Serves as preceptor, providing an opportunity for new employees to learn the clinical procedures and clerical responsibilities necessary to perform their job responsibilities.

• STEWARDSHIP
◦ Is honest in using hospital and clinic resources.
◦ Uses time wisely in completing job assignments

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing upon hire Required

Licensure and Certifications

• Registered Nurse: NE (RN:NE) Yes upon hire Required and
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) N/A upon hire Required

Since our doors opened in 1968, CHI Health Plainview has been providing patients of Pierce, Antelope and Knox counties in Nebraska with exceptional care and quality outcomes. We are a 15-bed critical access facility with inpatient and outpatient services.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.