What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic Nurse (RN or LPN) position at Holton Community Hospital?
Full Time
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This position requires a 4-day workweek, Monday through Friday, with the day off to be determined. This position will work at Holton Family Medicine.
Job Summary:
Coordinates plan of care with physicians, nurses, and front office for continuity of care for patients. Counsels and educates patients on a variety of health care issues. Must be able to work well with office staff and outside management as well.
Essential Job Duties:
- Assists with primary health care in collaboration with physicians by gathering and recording patient history, vitals, and other pertinent data to coordinate appropriate care.
- Administers injections, applies splints, dressings, etc., as ordered.
- Dispenses medication as directed by physicians. Performs various clinical/lab duties and performs other related duties as assigned.
- Screens and prioritize telephone calls for referral to physicians.
- Assists with clinic performance improvement activities and assists with orientation of new employees.
- Performs administrative duties such as communications with office staff regarding patient care,
- scheduling appointments, and referrals. Maintains timely flow of patients.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary supplies.
- Participates in professional development activities, attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested, and contributes input for the development of departmental policies and procedures.
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for time management, professional relationships and
- interpersonal interactions.
- Maintains and enhances a current level of knowledge relative to professional practice, as well as continuing education requirements necessary for licensure and CPR certification.
Requirements
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Must have a current, valid license issued by the Kansas State Board of Nursing (Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse). Or a compact license authorized to work in the state of Kansas.
- Must have current Basic Life support (BLS) certification.
Benefits
We offer a complete, comprehensive benefit package that includes:
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- Retirement Savings with Employer Match
- Health Savings Accounts, with Employer Match
- Flexible Spending Accounts, Medical & Dependent Care
- Supplemental Coverages including Short Term & Long Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Confinement, Cancer
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- And most importantly, we offer a flexible work environment that supports a healthy work-home life balance.