Clinical Nurse RN

About the role

Job Purpose & Position Overview The Outpatient Clinical Nurse, RN is responsible for objectively assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care in coordination with a multidisciplinary team to provide “patient centered” care. The Registered Nurse” will assist in the ongoing management of the patient based on identified psycho-social needs, continuity of care, disease prevention, chronic disease management, and provides patient education to promote Health Literacy. Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities • Demonstrate the WCHS core mission, vision and values; respecting tribal beliefs, culture, and traditions • Formulate clinical decisions that demonstrate critical thinking to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient through collaborative practice with the healthcare team. • Completes comprehensive initial assessment and completes documentation accurately and completely in the patient record. • Demonstrates expertise in systems assessment, recognition of significant changes in patient condition, establishment of priorities, and nursing interventions. • Provides interventions as ordered by the Medical Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant • Evaluates patient response to intervention and promptly notifies Medical Provider of patient condition whenever necessary. • Promotes the team concept through interpersonal relationships with patients, families, and medical staff and/or other healthcare providers to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care. • Provides patient disease preventable vaccines before discharge. • Demonstrates respect for patients’ rights, privacy, and serve as a patient advocate. • Comply with all departmental and organizational policies and procedures in addition to regulatory requirements and participate in corporate/department safety and quality activities. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Skills: • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nebraska or multi state licensure in a nurse licensure compact state. • Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required • Certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred. • Minimum of Associates Degree in Nursing required. New grads accepted. • Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing preferred. • Skilled in practical use of electronic systems for patient care and documentation. • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task. • Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of service and response. • Comply with all departmental and organizational policies and procedures in addition to regulatory requirements and participate in corporate/department safety and quality activities Physical Requirements: • Normal to light office work which includes the ability to lift up to 30 lbs. • Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment. Cognitive requirements: • Reading, writing, calculating • Above average social interaction skills • Reasoning/Analysis • Works with minimal to no supervision Language Requirements: • Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently. • Utilize effective, appropriate, timely communication skills. WCHS is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants must comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31 C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check. As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American and Veteran applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation/identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. WCHS participates in E-Verify.