LPN or RN, Wound Care Clinic in Chadron, Nebraska at Chadron Community Hospital, Corp.

Full-time, 30-40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

No nights, weekends, or on-call.

Benefits apply after 60-day waiting period.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will be responsible for fulfilling LPN/RN duties as well as assisting with daily operational functions of the clinic.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Perform routine pre-examination procedures including taking vitals signs, assessing, and recording objective and subjective data concerning presenting condition.
• Assist Provider with examinations and procedures.
• Prepare and clean the patient area; set up equipment, clean and facilitate room set up after a procedure.
• Perform patient care measures including injections, minor dressing changes.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and co-workers.
• Maintain and ensure confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintain a system for accurately recording and reporting patient conditions in the medical record.
• Monitor and order medical supplies as the demands of the Clinic dictate.
• In collaboration with the providers, create and maintain patient education information.
• Follow provider directives regarding communication to patients i.e. test results, medication changes, etc.
• Calibrate and check equipment daily and/or prior to use.
• Assist with patient education.
• Telephone prescriptions into pharmacy per provider order.
• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as required.
• Assist in coordinating and scheduling visiting specialist providers, acting as a liaison between Administration and specialist providers.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Current Nebraska nursing licensure.
• Be willing to become wound care certified.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least one year as LPN, preferred.

ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL MOTOR SKILLS:

• Ability to operate computer systems, talk in person on the telephone, hear in person and on the telephone, vision for close work, use of photocopier, fax machine, computer.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Ability to interact appropriately and professionally with patients, clinic staff, physicians, hospital staff, and the general public.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Be able to Lift 50 lbs. . Requires setting, walking, standing, ability to be mobile, some bending, stooping, stretching and lifting, Requires eye and hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires ability to move freely within the hospital setting to conduct job duties.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL ABILITIES:

• Ability to process information and to effectively communicate with others.

ESSENTIAL SENSORY ABILITIES:

• Must be able to visually receive and interpret nonverbal communications and to hear spoken communication with others.

EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS:

• Requires exposure to communicable disease and/or bodily fluids, toxic substances, medical preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. The tasks performed on the job produce exposure to injuries (cuts, fractures, strains, burns, etc.) obtained in use of equipment, hazardous material or health hazards (based on contact with communicable diseases) that could result in permanent or long-term illness or injury.

FOLLOW THE STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

• Integrity
• Compassion & Communication
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence
• Teamwork
• Safety