Clinic Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse:

I.  Responsible to:

      A.  Clinic Manager

 1. Chief Nurse Officer

      B.  Provider(s)

 1.  CEO/Administrator

 2.  Board of trustees

II. Requirements:

Qualifications

• Must have current active license by Oklahoma Board of Nursing
• Must have current BLS certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner. This can include anger, fear, hostility& violence of others.
• Ability to be able to follow orders and document in EPIC in appropriate areas.

 Professional Requirements

• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Encouraged to take ACLS, PALS, within the first year of employment if not already certified.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Working irregular hours including call hours.
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, blood borne pathogens, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation (x-ray/electromagnetic energy), potential electric shock.
• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.
• Mostly inside work w/ good ventilation and comfortable temperature.
• Requires mostly standing and walking and approximately 20% sitting.
• Position requires heavy frequent lifting in excess of 100 lbs.
• Manage stress appropriately.
• Handle multiple priorities.
• Make decisions under pressure.
• Work in areas that are confined and/or crowded.

III. Duties:

Job Summary

Under direction of the Clinic Manger (RN), CNO, and/or Provider, care for all patients in the clinic, and anywhere else required in the hospital. Demonstrate ability to utilize the appropriate resources, administer correct medications, assist with treatments/procedures and the use appropriate supplies to care for the patient. Following all policy & procedures of FRMC.

Essential Functions

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of FRMC.
• Adherence to policies and procedures of Hospital.
• Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Nursing Department.
• Carrying out doctors’ orders promptly and accurately
• Completes work assignments in a timely manner.
• Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
• Uses and maintains equipment properly.
• Assists visitors with directions whenever requested.
• Always introduces self to patients, families, and visitors.
• Pouring and administering of medications
• Documents accurately information, medications, and observations in EPIC/EMR.
• Acknowledges orders of Providers in EPIC/EMR and properly transcribing medications
• Keeping doctors notified in changes of patients’ needs
• Regular attendance at clinic meetings & facility required meetings.
• Available for duty in case of disaster.
• Take verbal orders and telephone and put into EPIC/EMR.
• Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
• Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
• Replenishes supplies.
• Follows all infection control practices including hand washing techniques, Standard Precautions, and isolation precautions.
• Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.
• Works hours assigned including Saturday mornings.
• Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
• Observes safety precautions at all times.
• Maintains age specific safety precautions.
• Reads and knows where to find all policy & procedures
• Do SQSS daily (beginning and end of shift) and training for SQSS as required.
• Attends all EPIC/EMR training as required.
• The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, training’s, current literature, in service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education.
• Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives, maintain good employee relations and interdepartmental objectives.
  • Upon arrival:
    • Collect mail from all mailboxes
    • Listen and return phone messages
    • Check and clear EMR InBasket
    • Scan any documentation from previous day
    • Check refrigerator/freezer temperatures
    • Open EMR to see schedule
  • With each patient:
    • Take patient to exam room, obtain vitals, review medical history, and current medications, and obtain reason for visit
    • Take and complete orders from physician, transcribe them in EMR if necessary, and instruct patient on how to complete necessary testing
    • Answer calls concerning health, medication refills, and result questions
    • Assist provider with procedures
    • Clean exam room after each patient
    • Educate patients regarding procedures, medications, referrals, etc.
  • At end of day:
    • Clean exam rooms and exam tables including counters, chairs, stools, procedure tables, etc. and document in SQSS
    • Stock all rooms
    • Scan necessary documents into EMR
    • Ensure all medication cabinets are locked
    • Return all phone messages
    • Ensure necessary paperwork is signed by provider
    • Check with receptionist for any outstanding messages/issues
    • Ensure used instruments are cleaned and ready for central sterile pick up
    • Assist reception with phone calls as able and necessary

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED:

1. All ages are served at Fairview Municipal Hospital including:

Neonate/Infant –      Birth – 1 year

Child/Pediatric –        1 – 11 years

Adolescent –              12 – 17 years

Adult –                         18 – 64 years

Geriatric –                  65 years +

Non-Essential Functions

•  Perform other duties as assigned.