Registered Nurse (Rn) - General Surgery (Ft)

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse (RN)
DEPARTMENT(S): Physician Clinics - General Surgery (float to OB-GYN/ Internal Medicine/Basin Clinic)
REPORTS TO: Clinical Nursing Director or Physician Clinics Director
JOB SUMMARY:
The Clinic nurse is responsible for providing high quality care to patients in a safe, efficient and courteous manner, using proper procedures.
The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned shift. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current Wyoming licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
EXPERIENCE
Prefer at least 2 years of experience in an outpatient care area.
SKILLS
Communicate effectively with personnel and interact effectively with a wide variety of patients. Knowledge regarding aseptic technique, up-to-date on currently used drugs, their actions, and side effects. Understanding of medical/legal considerations. Able to take pertinent, concise history. Ability to verbally present information and ideas. Up-to-date IV therapy-venipuncture ability. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience in understanding and usage of computers as well as ability to learn applications. Able to perform effectively in highly stressful situations. Must be able to interact effectively with a wide variety of people. Able to serve as an example to other employees.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
BLS (AHA) required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Takes patients to exam room, obtaining and documenting chief complaint, allergies, and medications.
• Assists provider (MD, PA, NP) in procedures.
• Attend to needs of patients and visitors.
• Assure patient as needed; allay fears and answer questions as necessary for the patients.
• Assure that consents are obtained and signed.
• Exhibit cooperation and positive attitude toward other hospital departments and physicians' offices.
• Follow procedure for authorized medication administration and narcotic control.
• Perform treatments and procedures as directed, which are within the individual's training and capabilities with diagnostic exam and procedures.
• Assure that patients are seen in an orderly and fair manner, and that delays and waiting times are explained.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist, as necessary. Arrange for the follow-up care or referral.
• Complete necessary forms and logs, documents medications and patient care in a timely and accurate manner.
• Be thorough and accurate in documentation of patient complaint, vital signs, current medication and allergies. Document medications administered per CRH policy.
• Arrange for the transfer of patients to other departments or as directed.
• Completes Prior Authorizations as necessary.

• Patient teaching - including review of written discharge instructions with patient or responsible party. Prepare patient for radiology and/or procedures/surgeries.
• Answer telephone calls per department standards relaying information as directed by the provider and document the same.
• Complete routine equipment checks and stock supplies. Order, as necessary, from Materiels, CSR, and Pharmacy. Assist with monthly out-dating and routine cleaning.
• Attend pertinent in-service and educational conferences, and attend staff meetings.
• Take primary responsibility for keeping own knowledge and skills current.
• Work with other departments in coordinating smooth transfer of patients for procedures or diagnostic tests.
• Collect and deliver lab specimens as required.
• Maintain a current BLS status.
• Adhere to standards of patient safety and infection control in delivery of patient care.