Clinic RN - Internal Medicine

Livingston HealthCare; Livingston (MT); On-site; USD 53,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Livingston HealthCare in Montana seeks a Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) to provide professional nursing care in the clinic setting using the nursing process. You will work with the healthcare team to meet physical, psychosocial and educational needs of patients and families.

Responsibilities include delegating tasks to ensure quality care, supervising non-licensed staff, and coordinating with physicians. The schedule is 0.8 FTE (32 hours), four days per week, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Qualifications

• Current Montana RN license required.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment and assist physician during treatment and testing.
• Record patient vital signs and weight.
• Educate patients and families on medications and treatments.
• Authorize drug refills as directed by physicians.
• Administer prescribed medications per nursing standards.
• Observe and report patient condition to physician.
• Coordinate appointment bookings and prioritize emergencies.
• Provide nursing judgment over telephone triage and patient advice.
• Arrange patient testing and admissions.
• Maintain clean and stocked exam rooms.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Detail oriented

Mentor others

Flexibility

Patient-focused

Confidentiality

Education

Registered Nurse license in Montana

CPR certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for professional nursing care of patients in the clinic setting utilizing the nursing process. The RN works collaboratively with the healthcare team to meet the physical, psychosocial and educational needs of the patient and family. Responsibilities include delegation of duties to accountability for the quality of nursing care rendered. The RN assists with the delegation to and supervision of non-licensed personnel.

Schedule

• 0.8FTE (32 hours)
• 4 Days/Week
• Monday- Friday
• 8am- 5pm

Compensation

• $42.66/hr + DOE
• Robust Benefits Package

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination and testing of patients.
• Records patients' weight, blood pressure, pulse, height and other vital signs.
• Instructs patients and/or family regarding medication and treatment.
• Authorizes drug refills as directed by physicians or standing orders.
• Administers prescribed medication and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Observes, records and reports patients' condition and/or response to treatments to physician.
• Oversees appointment booking and insures preference is given to patients in emergent situations.
• Gives patients telephone advice using nursing judgment within the scope of license.
• Triage patients to the appropriate setting if there is a need to be seen.
• Arranges for patient testing and admissions.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Insures cleanliness. Prepares lists of medical supplied needed.
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement.
• Accepts accountability for own actions.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for attending at least 80% of nursing staff meetings.
• Completion of all required educational competencies.
• Attending all mandatory in-service classes

QUALIFICATIONS (Required)

• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Montana.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to treat all information as confidential.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Six (6) months experience as a Registered Nurse
• ACLS certification.
• Detail oriented.
• Positive attitude and flexibility during routine workday.
• Willingness to cover for other providers as necessary.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-groomed, tactful, patient, pleasant and customer focused.
• Willingness to assist and mentor others.