Clinic Nurse LPN/RN - (Quickcare)

scch.health (Sullivan County Community Hospital); Sullivan (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinic Nurse LPN/RN to join their Quickcare team in Sullivan, IN. The role includes patient assessment, documentation, and assistance in clinical procedures. Ideal candidates should possess a nursing license and demonstrate effective communication skills, along with a solid background in community health resources. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in physician’s office or related experience preferred.
• Background in medical-surgical nursing and immunizations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written reports.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients per clinic protocols and documents vital signs.
• Updates patient medical history and prepares them for examination.
• Assists provider in various procedures including injections and medication administration.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of community health resources

Ability to work in conjunction with other clinic personnel

Knowledge of clinic function

Ability to assess patients

Knowledge of medical-surgical nursing

Documenting medication administration

Education

LPN/RN Licensure in the State of Indiana

Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Job description

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• Graduate of an approved school of nursing
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing
  
  

Experience/Skills

• Two years’ experience in physician’s office or related experience (preferred, but not required).
• Background in medical-surgical nursing and immunizations
• Knowledge of clinic function
• Ability to work in conjunction with other clinic personnel
• Knowledge of community health resources for alternate health services
• Knowledge of community health nursing principles and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written reports
  
  

Required Licenses/Certifications

• LPN/RN Licensure in the State of Indiana
• CPR
  
  

Working Conditions

• Clean, well-lighted working environment
  
  

Routine Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Escorts patients to exam rooms and assesses patients per clinic protocols
• Obtains and thoroughly documents vital signs, chief complaint
• Updates medication lists, and verifies allergies
• Updates the patient’s medical and social history, as appropriate
• Prepares patient for examination and assists as necessary
• Ensure that ordered tests results are in the patient record and available for Practitioner review at time of patient examination
• Send patient letter of intent to have prescribed orders completed if no record found in chart
• Assures adequate patient records are maintained and transferred as requested
• Obtains consent for procedures as directed
• Collects lab specimens and prepares specimens for transport according to policy
• Assists provider in procedures including but not limited to dressing changes, pelvic exams, laceration repairs, injections, and aspirations
• Utilizes appropriate aseptic technique
• Cleans instruments and prepares them for sterilization according to policy
• Maintains current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and current clinical condition
• Follows the five rights of medication administration in order to reduce the potential for error
• Documents in the patient record all medication administered and tests performed in a timely and accurate manner. Charges appropriately
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and involves patient and family in education
• Knowledgeable in growth and development principles and provides age-appropriate care
• Schedules patient for further testing as directed by the Practitioner
• Keeps track of follow-up labs, wellness checks for future patient reminders
• Maintains knowledge of rules and regulations governing the clinic
• Phones-in prescription refills as directed by the Practitioner
• Responds to emergency situations appropriately and immediately
• Call 911 if necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Clinic Responsibilities

• Ensures that exam rooms and patient accessible areas are safe, and that the likelihood of patient injury is reduced
• Assures that examination rooms are always full and that patients are seen in an orderly and fair manner
• Ensure that acutely ill or injured patients are triaged and seen first
• Explains delays and waiting times to patients and families
• Records all phone conversations and information given to the patient in the medical record to provide for clear communication among all clinic staff
• Maintains knowledge of lab collection policy and procedures
• Performs quality controls for tests and documents results as per policy
• Monitors and records oxygen tanks monthly
• Checks AED monthly. Records activity
• Performs API QC during the year on all tests resulted at site
• Checks for outdates on supplies and medications on an ongoing basis
• Inventories medications upon receiving and disposing. Inventories, orders and manages the VFC medications
• Documents accordingly
• Monitors and records refrigerator temperatures daily
• Participates in professional development and assumes responsibility for keeping knowledge of skills current
  
  

Office Responsibilities

• Answers telephone calls in a professional manner and refers patient problems to Practitioner
• Interacts professionally with patients and families. Exhibits ability to prioritize and organize work
• Follows through on assigned tasks
• Participates in departmental performance improvement activities by collecting, analyzing, and reporting data
• Knowledgeable of and compliant with clinic policies and procedures
• Exhibits cooperation and a positive attitude and maintains a good working relationship with all clinic staff
• Completes incident reports and forwards to Practitioner when appropriate
• Completes routine equipment checks and stock supplies\
• Orders supplies as needed
• Monitors, orders, and stocks exam rooms with supplies as needed.
  
  

Day Shift

64 hrs./Bi-Weekly

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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