Position Summary:
The RN Clinic, Velva provides comprehensive nursing care to patients across the lifespan within a rural community clinic setting that values teamwork and strong provider collaboration. This role performs patient assessments, administers treatments, and supports chronic disease management while coordinating diagnostic testing and follow-up care to promote continuity and quality outcomes. Working closely with providers and clinic staff, the RN helps maintain efficient patient flow, delivers clear patient education, and contributes to a respectful, supportive care environment. This position plays an important role in supporting Trinity Health’s commitment to accessible, community-based primary care services through safe, patient-centered, and compliant clinical practice.
Key Responsibilities:
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Perform focused assessments, administer ordered treatments, and assist providers during examinations and minor in-clinic procedures.
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Coordinate laboratory testing, immunizations, referrals, imaging, and follow-up appointments to support comprehensive primary care.
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Document assessments, interventions, and patient education in the electronic health record in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
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Provide patient and family education regarding medications, chronic condition management, preventive care, and care plans.
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Collaborate with providers, schedulers, and interdisciplinary partners to address patient needs, support care continuity, and respond to acute concerns.
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Participate in quality improvement activities, maintain competency in point-of-care testing, and complete required departmental training.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
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Current or temporary RN license in ND or compact RN licensure.
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BLS certification required within orientation period.
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Ongoing point of care certifications as required for department, required within orientation period.
Educational Requirements:
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RN program as evidenced by licensure.
Experience Requirements:
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One year or more of professional nursing experience, preferred.
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Clinic experience, preferred.
Special Skills or Training Requirements:
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May include travel to satellite clinics.
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Computer and keyboard skills Trinity community clinics draw and package lab tests.
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Additional special skills required for specific departments.
Physical Requirements:
The RN Clinic, Velva frequently stands, walks, and moves between exam rooms while supporting patient care activities. The role requires bending, reaching, and lifting or carrying supplies, equipment, and occasionally assisting patients with mobility limitations. Adequate vision, hearing, and fine motor skills are necessary for performing assessments, administering injections, and documenting accurately.
Environmental Requirements:
Work is performed in an outpatient community clinic with regular exposure to patients of varying ages and health conditions. Responsibilities may involve handling laboratory specimens, using disinfectants, and adhering to infection-control and PPE protocols. The pace may vary with patient volume and provider schedules, requiring adaptability, attention to safety, and consistent compliance with confidentiality and regulatory requirements.
