Clinical Nurse RN PRN

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 Associate's 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.  

Certificates, Licenses & registrations:  

• All applicants will 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 to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check. 

Please note the position description duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.