Clinical Nurse RN

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System is seeking an Outpatient Clinical Nurse, RN to provide patient-centered nursing care in coordination with a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, and evaluation of care, plus patient education to promote health literacy.

Responsibilities include accuracy in documentation, coordinating care, and advocating for patients while maintaining privacy and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Nebraska RN license or multi-state licensure required.
• BLS certification is required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications preferred.
• Associate Degree in Nursing required; new grads accepted.
• BSN degree preferred.
• Experience with electronic systems for patient care and documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care with a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide patient education to promote health literacy.
• Document comprehensively in the patient record.
• Coordinate care and monitor patient condition; respond to changes promptly.
• Advocate for patient rights and uphold confidentiality.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Confidential information handling

English fluency

Reasoning/Analysis

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Computer literacy

Job description

225 S Bluff St, Winnebago, NE 68071, USA

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Job Purpose & Position Overview

The Outpatient Clinical Nurse, RNis responsible forobjectively assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluatingnursing carein coordination with a multidisciplinary team to provide “patient centered” care. The Registered Nurse”willassistin the ongoing management of the patient based onidentifiedpsycho-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,visionand values; respecting tribal beliefs, culture, and traditions
• Formulate clinical decisions thatdemonstratecritical thinking to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient through collaborative practice with the healthcare team.
• Completes comprehensiveinitialassessmentand completes documentation accurately and completely in thepatientrecord.
• Demonstratesexpertisein 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 theteamconcept through interpersonal relationships with patients, families, and medical staff and/or other healthcare providers to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care.
• Demonstrates respect for patients’ rights, privacy, and serve as a patient advocate.
• Comply withall departmental and organizational policies and procedures in addition to regulatory requirements andparticipatein 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 inAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)andPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)preferred.
• Minimum ofAssociates Degree in Nursingrequired.Newgradsaccepted.
• Bachelor’sof Science in Nursing preferred.
• Skilled in practical use of electronic systems for patient care and documentation.
• Strong organizationalskillsandability tomulti-task.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, anddemonstratethe highest level of service and response.
• Comply withall departmental and organizational policies and procedures in addition to regulatory requirements andparticipatein 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 tooperatecomputer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.

Cognitive requirements:

• Reading, writing, calculating
• Reasoning/Analysis
• Works with minimal to no supervision

Language Requirements:

• Mustpossessthe ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.

WCHS is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants must 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 comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check. As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American and Veteran applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation/identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. WCHS participates in E-Verify.

225 S Bluff St, Winnebago, NE 68071, USA