Job Description

The Registered Nurse in the Clinic is accountable for providing high quality professional care in their scope of practice to patients and families under the supervision of a provider. Performs nursing assessments and evaluation of patients, documenting information. Provides continuity of care through verbal and written communication. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards. Coordinates the patient care activities for the clinic. Suggests solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints. Observes, records and reports patient's condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to provider. Oversees appointment scheduling and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Screens patients for appropriate information including obtaining the health history, taking vitals and conducting a nursing assessment. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests. Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls. Instructs patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions. Triages calls and messages within scope of license. Maintains and views patient records, charts, and other pertinent information to include, but not limited to the following: chart visits at end of day and/or all necessary information and drugs prescribed, work up new patient charts, review all lab, hospital and other reports. Educate patient and family about diagnostic process, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness. Assures appropriate labeling and packaging of lab specimens according to lab procedures and x-rays according to radiology procedures. Assists in cleaning/maintaining lab equipment. Maintains a reference log to assure patient test results returned. Follow up on any missing reports. Prepares the equipment and assists provider during procedures, treatments, examinations and testing of patients within scope of license. Responsible for IV administration of fluids and intravenous medications, injections and venous access maintenance and care, heplocks, working with picc lines and porta-caths. Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and material. Ensures cleanliness in exam rooms and orders and maintains supply of medications. Outreach to clinic sites as needed. Flexible work schedule to accommodate organization, physician and patient needs. Documents appropriately to meet Accountable Care Organization (ACO) guidelines. Assists patients with referrals to other specialties as indicated by the provider and assures proper education and documentation. Scheduling surgeries/ancillary services/referral as needed per direction of provider. Prevents the spread of infection and maintains adequate infection prevention measures. Assists in the Urgent Care Clinic upon rotation. Essential Qualifications include ability to work specified hours, visual acuity, effective communication, and ability to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodations. Required education and certification include Associate's Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or Breath, Alcohol, and Drug Collection Certification if providing services in Occupational Medicine, and Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing State of Minnesota upon hire. Preferred education is Bachelor's Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Expectations include commitment to Avera’s mission, values, confidentiality, teamwork, and compliance with safety principles and regulations. Benefits include PTO from day 1, free health insurance options, employer retirement matching, and career development opportunities.

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