Job Purpose & Position Overview
The Outpatient Clinical Nurse, RN is responsible for objectively assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care in coordination with a multidisciplinary team to provide “patient centered” care. The Registered Nurse” will assist in the ongoing management of the patient based on identified psycho-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, vision and values; respecting tribal beliefs, culture, and traditions
- Formulate clinical decisions that demonstrate critical thinking to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient through collaborative practice with the healthcare team.
- Completes comprehensive initial assessment and completes documentation accurately and completely in the patient record.
- Demonstrates expertise in 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 the team concept through interpersonal relationships with patients, families, and medical staff and/or other healthcare providers to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care.
- Provides patient disease preventable vaccines before discharge.
- Demonstrates respect for patients’ rights, privacy, and serve as a patient advocate.
- Comply with all departmental and organizational policies and procedures in addition to regulatory requirements and participate in 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 in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.
- Minimum of Associates Degree in Nursing required. New grads accepted.
- Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing preferred.
- Skilled in practical use of electronic systems for patient care and documentation.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of service and response.
- Comply with all departmental and organizational policies and procedures in addition to regulatory requirements and participate in 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 to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.
Cognitive requirements:
- Reading, writing, calculating
- Above average social interaction skills
- Reasoning/Analysis
- Works with minimal to no supervision
Language Requirements:
- Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
- Utilize effective, appropriate, timely communication skills.
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.
