Office Nurse

Hutchinson Clinic; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson Clinic in Kansas seeks a professional nurse to provide direct patient care under a physician's direction. You will perform general nursing duties, administer medications, and interpret symptoms for physician review.

Responsibilities include responding to patient needs, collaborating on care plans, and maintaining safety and hygiene standards within the clinic. You will document findings and participate in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Provides general nursing care to patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per orders.
• Interprets patient symptoms and communicates findings to physician.
• Maintains privacy, dignity and a friendly environment for patients.

Responsibilities

• Respond to incoming calls and patient needs.
• Collaborate with clinicians to devise care plans.
• Perform routine nursing procedures and document findings.
• Ensure hygiene and safety of the facility and equipment.
• Attend in-services and meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

General nursing care

Medication administration

Patient communication

Collaboration with physicians

Job description

Role:Responsible for providing professional nursing care to the patient under the direction of a physician or health care provider.Essential Functions & Responsibilities:Performs general nursing care to patients. Adjusts and/or administers prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with nursing standards and physician/provider's orders.Responds to all incoming telephone calls and patient needs. Interpret patient's symptoms and communicates them to the physician. Assess the patient's needs to provide the best care and adviceCollaborates with physicians and nurses to devise individual care plans for patients.Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections, ect) and documents findings in the patient's medical record.Inspect the facility and equipment and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, ect)Maintaining personal contact with patients and relatives, being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity, and privacy and ensuring a friendly environment at all times.Storing and checking medication in accordance with established standards and guidelines.Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for professional practice and continued professional growth. Attends all in-services and meetings as appropriate.Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to timePerformance Measures:Performs all Essential Job functions and responsibilities.Maintains a professional and positive attitude, appearance and relationship with patients and staff.Observe all clinic guidelines and policies.