Clinical Nurse RN PRN

Job Purpose & Position Overview

The Outpatient Clinical Nurse, RN is responsible for objectively assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care in coordination with a multidisciplinary team to provide “patient centered” care. The Registered Nurse” will assist in the ongoing management of the patient based on identified psycho-social needs, continuity of care, disease prevention, chronic disease management, and provides patient education to promote Health Literacy.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Demonstrate the WCHS core mission, vision and values; respecting tribal beliefs, culture, and traditions

Formulate clinical decisions that demonstrate critical thinking to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient through collaborative practice with the healthcare team.

Completes comprehensive initial assessment and completes documentation accurately and completely in the patient record.

Demonstrates expertise in systems assessment, recognition of significant changes in patient condition, establishment of priorities, and nursing interventions.

Provides interventions as ordered by the Medical Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant

Evaluates patient response to intervention and promptly notifies Medical Provider of patient condition whenever necessary.

Promotes the team concept through interpersonal relationships with patients, families, and medical staff and/or other healthcare providers to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care.

Provides patient disease preventable vaccines before discharge.

Demonstrates respect for patients’ rights, privacy, and serve as a patient advocate.

Comply with all departmental and organizational policies and procedures in addition to regulatory requirements and participate in corporate/department safety and quality activities.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills:

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nebraska or multi state licensure in a nurse licensure compact state.

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.

Minimum of Associate's Degree in Nursing required. New grads accepted.

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing preferred.

Skilled in practical use of electronic systems for patient care and documentation.

Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of service and response.

Comply with all departmental and organizational policies and procedures in addition to regulatory requirements and participate in corporate/department safety and quality activities

Physical Requirements

Normal to light office work which includes the ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.

Cognitive requirements:

Reading, writing, calculating

Above average social interaction skills

Reasoning/Analysis

Works with minimal to no supervision

Language Requirements:

Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.

Utilize effective, appropriate, timely communication skills.

Certificates, Licenses & registrations:

All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.

Please note the position description duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.