Registered Nurse Clinic Float
- POSITION PURPOSE
- RN coordinates and administers nursing care to patients in physician office or clinic setting utilizing the nursing process which involves: assessment of the patient's physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs; facilitates and evaluates patient follow-through and compliance to healthcare interventions. Complies with all established standards and practices.
- MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
- Associate Degree in: Nursing
- MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Entry Level
- LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.
- Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin and/or Illinois based on job location assignment.
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
- The ability to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend the English language.
- PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Utilize the nursing process to provide ongoing patient care in outpatient setting; bridge episodic care in long-term outpatient relationship.
- Ability to skillfully assess patient needs via phone and triage to appropriate level of care for intervention.
- Facilitates, assesses and provides patient, family and/or significant others teaching needs.
- Ability to administer immunizations and medications according to established procedures.
- Facilitates completion of diagnostic testing as ordered by physician.
- Multifaceted communication under a variety of emotional situations.
- Administers medications in a timely manner, safely and in accordance with policy and procedure. #cb