Registered Nurse - Rushford Clinic

Registered Nurse
Rushford Clinic
1.0 FTE, 80 Hours a Pay Period
Days, Hours between 7:30 am - 5 pm
No Weekends
No Holidays

Position Overview:

The Rushford ClinicRegistered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the care of clinic patients. The RN is skilled in all aspects of nursing process, delegates and supervises staff in assistive roles on the same shift and is responsible to deliver the highest of customer service standards for patients and families presenting for services at Winona Health Clinics. The RN will assess and triage patients to make certain of the appropriateness of care. Will provide patient care including but not limited to rooming of patients, performing assessments, and gathering of data for the physician. Patient information will be entered into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Performs nurse only procedures under the direction of the provider and according to current nursing practice, including but not limited to injections, immunizations, dressing changes, medication administration, EKGs, hearing and vision screening. Other responsibilities include phlebotomy and performing laboratory testing. Must be able to assist at all Winona Health Clinic locations if necessary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Oversees LPNs in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act.
2. Physical assessments of patients.
3. Triaging of presenting patients for appropriateness of care. 
4. Taking vital signs and monitoring patients.
5. Administration of medications and immunizations as ordered.
6. Implements protocols/orders after appropriate assessments.
7. Assisting with surgical procedures, monitoring and assessing.
8. Inputting of all applicable data into the EMR (Cerner).
9. Phlebotomy and performing laboratory testing.
10. Contacting patients with lab results and medication changes as ordered by the physician.
11. Coordinating schedules, procedures and supplies.
12. Scheduling of surgery or diagnostic studies.
13. Ensuring nursing supplies and medications are properly ordered and available.
14. Manage MnVFC program for designated site, completing the required trainings.
15. Sterile instrument management.
16. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience:

1. Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in related field of study
2. BLS Certification
3. RN License – MN
4. Basic Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Patient Information Database (Cerner)

Internal Applicant Policy:

It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers, and position reclassifications.
 
Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request transfer. The employee’s past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.

Disclaimer:

Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.