Clinic RN GPPN - Urology

Great Plains Health; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska, is seeking a Clinic Registered Nurse (GPPN) to support our Urology Providers. You will check patients in using the EMR, obtain vital signs, review systems and medication histories, and ensure rooms and supplies are ready for procedures.

The role includes triaging patient calls, assisting with in-office procedures, administering medications and injections, and documenting care in the patient chart according to protocol.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in state of practice, temporary RN license, or compact licensure.
• BLS certification required; additional certification or CE may be required based on area of practice.

Responsibilities

• Check patients in upon arrival using EMR and obtain vital signs.
• Review systems; medication lists; family and social histories; ensure chart completeness before physician encounter.
• Ensure supplies are available and rooms are sterile and safe for procedures.
• Triage patient phone calls and medication requests; support physician with in-office procedures.
• Administer logs (e.g., refrigeration control, sample medication receiving/distribution).
• Maintain records of visits, medications, and vital signs in the EHR; communicate results to providers.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

EMR documentation

Vital signs

Triage calls

Immunizations

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Job description

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Job Title:

Clinic RN GPPN

Cost Center:

Urology Providers

Job Description:

The Clinic Registered Nurse is responsible to check patients in upon their arrival. Using EMR the nurse will obtain vital signs, Review of Systems; medication lists, family and social histories, and reviews the medical records for completeness before the physician sees the patient. This person makes sure appropriate supplies are available for the patient’s visit and any procedures as well as makes sure that the rooms are sterile and safe. Additionally the nurse will triage patient phone calls, medications requests, support physician with in office procedures and administer logs such as refrigeration control and sample medication receiving/distribution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice.
• BLS certification is required. Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice.

Work Environment

• General private physician office setting.
• Open office arrangement with some exposure to noise.
• Exposure to patients in various mental states (sugar imbalance) which may result in physical or verbal abuse

Essential Functions

• Ensures quality patient care and adheres to provider preferences for their patients. Explains procedures, treatments and reinforces provider recommendations to patients using the AIDET process.
• Provides prescribed sample medications in accordance with approved nursing techniques. Administers injections/immunizations as prescribed by providers.
• Uses EHR to record visit, medication(s) and entry of patient information such as vital signs, ROS, medication lists, family and social history accurately as well as provides point of care testing. Records test results, reports and other procedural documentation in patient chart and reports to providers for further instructions or sign off.
• Maintains sample medications by logging their receipt. Sample medications must be documented in the patient’s chart. Sends written, verbal or computer generated requests for prescription refills to pharmacies as requested by provider.
• Tracks lab and procedure orders. Communicates clinical data test/procedure results accurately to the healthcare team.
• Initiates a patient education plan as prescribed by physician or clinic policy. Communicates and instructs plan of care to patient/family/guardians. Documents understanding of instructions given in the patient’s chart.
• Completes and documents patient phone calls in the patient’s chart.
• Assists with office procedures as requested by physician.
• Administers IV/medications/treatments/procedures as prescribed by physician under scope of practice.

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As a member of our team, you’ll experience a supportive environment where collaboration is key, and every voice is valued. We work together seamlessly, leveraging our collective strengths to provide the highest quality care to our community.

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