Clinic Nurse/RN

Position Summary 

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality clinical care, patient education, care coordination, and support services. This role ensures safe, efficient patient flow and promotes a positive patient experience while working collaboratively with providers, medical assistants, behavioral health staff, and front-office personnel. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

Clinical Care & Patient Support 

• Perform patient assessments, including vital signs, history review, medication reconciliation, and symptom evaluation.
  
• Administer medications, injections, vaccines, and treatments per provider orders and clinic protocols.
  
• Provide patient education on medications, follow-up care, chronic conditions, and treatment plans (non-diagnostic).
  
• Conduct telephone triage and relay provider-approved instructions to patients.
  
• Maintain awareness of patient acuity and escalate concerns to providers promptly. 

Documentation & Compliance 

• Document all patient interactions in eClinicalWorks (eCW) accurately and timely.
  
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, state nursing regulations, and clinic policies.
  
• Maintain accurate logs (vaccine logs, medication inventory, crash cart checks, etc.). 
• Participate in audits, quality measures, and compliance initiatives as directed. 

Clinical Operations 

• Oversee clinical workspace readiness, room stocking, equipment checks, and infection control protocols.
  
• Support medical assistants by providing guidance, training, and clarification on clinical procedures.
  
• Assist with lab collections (phlebotomy, swabs, point-of-care testing) per competency and policy. 
• Participate in emergency response procedures and maintain current CPR/BLS certification. 

Qualifications 

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN required).
  
• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kentucky in good standing.
  
• Certifications: Current BLS/CPR certification required; additional certifications preferred. 
• Experience: Prior clinic, outpatient, primary care, or urgent care experience preferred. 
• Technical Skills:
  

  - Proficiency in EHR systems, preferably eClinicalWorks (eCW). 

  - Strong communication, documentation, and critical thinking skills. 

Key Competencies 

• Professionalism, discretion, and strong patient service orientation
  
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced clinical environment
  
• Team collaboration and willingness to support changing clinic needs
  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements 

• Standing, walking, and bending. 
• Exposure to clinical environments, including possible contact with bloodborne pathogens (training and PPE provided).