JOB SUMMARY:
Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Performs general nursing care to patients.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Prepares patients for physician examination. Screens patients for appropriate information.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Charts tests, examinations and other pertinent information required for the patient record.
• Observes records, and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Arranges for patient testing and admissions. Provides instruction to patients regarding collection of samples and tests.
• Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment.
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are in proper condition for use in delivering health care.
• Maintains the timely flow of patients.
• Cleans and sterilizes necessary equipment, glassware, and instruments. Cleans work area.
• Maintains inventory of supplies.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Other duties as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• One year of practical nursing experience, preferably in a clinic setting. Experience working with oncology patients preferred.
• Nebraska State Licensed Practical Nurse license

Nebraska State Registered Nurse license

• Alternative to Minimum Qualification: None

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires full range of motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
PERFORMANCE:

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of practical nursing to provide on-going patient care.
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Knowledge of safety requirements and the ability to recognize and correct hazardous conditions.

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