Minden Medical Clinic - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)

Days and Hours: Weekdays: 8:00am - 5:00pm. Saturday rotation: 8:00am - 12:00pm (typically every 6th or 7th weekend). FLSA Status: Non-exempt.

About the Role

Will work with one dedicated Clinic Provider. Reports to Clinic Lead Nurse / Director of Primary Care.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for and assists with examinations.
• Administers injections and medications, dresses wounds and incisions, interprets practitioner’s instructions to the patients, assists with emergency and minor surgery, and performs related tasks as directed by practitioner.
• Maintains records of vital statistics and other pertinent patient data.
• Keeps Drug Room supplies up to date and counts narcotics daily.
• Maintains stock of supplies and medications.
• Conducts specific laboratory tests, as licensing allows.
• Screens calls to practitioners, answering patient questions under the practitioners’ guidance.
• Makes referral appointments with other physicians.
• Maintains stocking of supplies and equipment.
• Schedules both the event and staffing of the annual flu shot clinics.
• Provides education for and inspections of child safety seat installation.
• Orders and tracks medication supplies.
• Maintains Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program.
• Serves on the KCHS Safety Committee.
• Notifies the Infection Control Nurse of real or potential exposures.
• Completes required care learning modules and other certifications or classes necessary to perform essential job functions.
• Attends routinely scheduled staff meetings.

Personal Responsibilities

• Works in harmony with assigned co-workers and other department staff.
• Is punctual in attendance; adjusts personal schedule to work as scheduled and provides proper notification for absence as per hospital policy.
• Accepts and responds to constructive criticism, assigned duties, and suggestions in a cooperative manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change.
• Completes assignments accurately and on time.
• Participates in continuing education programs and staff meetings as evidenced by attendance records.
• Floats to other areas as assigned; responds to floating requests with a positive attitude.
• Willingly accepts assignments to special projects.
• Attentive to detail, record-keeping, and required paperwork inherent to the position.
• Demonstrates kindness, courteousness, and sensitivity to patients, families, physicians, co-workers, and visitors at all times.
• Appears well groomed and observes established dress guidelines, visibly wearing the name identification badge.
• Displays self-respect and pride in KCHS.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess, as a minimum, a nursing diploma from an approved program of nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Nebraska.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Benefits

• Competitive wage.
• Benefit package including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Retirement Matching.
• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance.
• Medical Credits.
• Wellness Benefits.
• Tuition Assistance and Continuing Education Allowance.