RN-Clinics

Department: Family Care Clinic-Benson
Hours: Per Week 40.00
Location: Immanuel Clinic Benson
Shft: DaysJob Description:Performs/directs patient care services including, but not limited to, admission interview, assessment, accurate documentation and maintain timely patient flow. Triage patient care to ensure priority is provided to patients in an emergency situation. Ensures patient is appropriately prepared for care encounter. Prepares/obtains patient medical records and other information/documentation pertinent to patient encounter. Assists healthcare providers with exams, treatments, procedures and testing as directed. Ensures appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to the above. Schedules and provides patient instruction(s) for tests, treatments and hospital admissions, following correct insurance protocol. (Ie. Precertification, referrals, chart documentation, etc.) Provides patient and family education pertaining to healthcare management, disease process, treatment, test(s), medication and follow-up. Maintain/update patient education materials and consent forms. Triage patient telephone calls utilizing knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice. Receives, prioritizes and responds to incoming calls as appropriate.Experience Required: None. Preferred: One or more years of clinical nursing experience in an ambulatory health care setting.Education and/or Licensure-Certification:
Requires active licensure as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska or Iowa, Nebraska and Iowa are compact states, so licensure is required in the state of residence.
Current BLS certification required within Orientation/Probationary six (6) month period.Knowledge/Skill/Abilities:
Knowledge of:
professional nursing theory and practice
organizational policies, regulations and procedures
medical equipment and instruments
risk management, quality improvement and infection control
ICD-9 and CPT coding skills
insurance protocols
Skills as demonstrated through:
applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing
continuous accurate verbal and written communication
establishing and maintaining cooperative and collaborative working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public
continuous time, resource and task management
Ability to:
provide compassionate, empathetic patient care
react calmly, professionally in emergency situations, and in times of conflict resolution
work closely with the providers responding appropriately and timely to provider(s) requests
willingness to learn and apply computer processes to daily operations
apply all knowledge and skill requirements
REQUIREMENTS
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