Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care in an outpatient clinical setting; assesses the patient’s needs, provides education services and assists health care providers in the conduct of a comprehensive health care delivery system. Responsible for nurse navigator functions within focus area or assigned pod when assigned by manager.

Essential Functions

• Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Corporate Compliance policies,
• Assess patient needs, assist physician staff in direct care delivery and initiate treatment under physician supervision, understanding orders and generate appropriate medical chart notations
• Assist in compliance with OSHA regulations including testing, quality control and respective nursing protocols
• Provide direct service to patients in the conduct of various clinical procedures within the approved scope of nursing licensure
• Prepare patients for in-office minor procedures, monitor such patients during such procedure and during recovery, and keep physician informed on patient status
• Assist in or directly perform, under supervision, therapeutic procedures including administering medications, application of dressings and removing sutures and bandages, and other procedures that are performed by the provider
• Provide health care information to patients and others relating to courses of treatment, prevention and chronic care regimen
• Assist in performing physical exams and other procedures and may perform designated Lab procedures
• Provide first-aid or emergency care as needed and may coordinate patient health care needs with the Case Manager
• Will complete proficiency testing on all required nursing procedures and skills
• Be proficient in the Electronic Medical Records system
• Perform nurse navigator functions within focus area or assigned pod when assigned
• Performs other duties as may be assigned

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• This position requires the RN to have graduated from an accredited institution of nursing with an associate degree or diploma
• A minimum of one (1) year relevant experience in a clinic environment is required
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred
• This position must have a proven work history with hands-on, full-charge nursing responsibility and demonstrated competency with all aspects of nursing protocols and procedures
• RN’s must possess a valid Wyoming registration as a Registered Nurse and must be current with BLS certification

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand for long periods of time, handle papers, type and operate computer equipment, reach with hands and arms, talk, see and hear
• Specific vision abilities are required by this job that includes close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• An RN may be required to assist patients including lifting
• Work is performed in a typical business office/medical clinic environment and periodically at locations outside the office
• Some trips by automobile to other sites may be required
• This position routinely deals with sensitive and confidential information and documents requiring the utmost privacy and confidentiality

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires successful completion of substance abuse testing as a condition of employment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provider of services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Community Health Center of Central Wyoming (CHCCW) is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients and complies with applicable provisions of Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.