Surgery Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description: Registered Nurse- Surgery Clinic(LPNs welcome to apply) Registered Nurse Job Summary: The LPN/ RN functions under the supervision and guidance of the Nursing director or Provider and participates in the multi-disciplinary process of providing care and treatment to patients and providers clinical support and technical assistance to the professional medical and other staff. Provides the highest attainable quality of individualized nursing care for each patient to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment in which the patient’s physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs are assessed and met during any stage of illness. Registered Nurse/LPN Shift Availability: Full Time Registered Nurse/LPN Benefits Medical/ Dental/ Vision InsuranceHealth Savings AccountFlex Spending Account/Dependent Care Spending Account403 (b) Retirement Plan- up to 4% employer contributionEarned Time OffLife Insurance- Employer PaidLong-Term Disability/ Short-Term Disability-Employer paidVoluntary Life & AD&DFree 24-hour fitness centerHospital IndemnityMASA- Medical Transportation Solutions Registered Nurse Essential Functions/Accountabilities: Consistent patient centered; caring disposition is a must for this positionKnowledgeable of the scope of practice for all nursing disciplines as described by the Nursing Practice ActDemonstrates the ability to effectively organize and prioritize work and utilize available resources to assist with efficient patient flow in the clinicActively assists with routine clinic tasks. Utilizes established methods to ensure consistency in maintaining emergency supplies, stock medications, forms, sterile instrument inventory, equipment, and appropriate exam room inventory, etc.Demonstrates flexibility in work roles and schedules to meet the changing needs of the clinicMaintains awareness of new information applicable to job, i.e. policies, meeting minutes, procedures, memos, and protocolsUtilizes slow time constructively to enhance clinic operations and assists other departments when time and workload permitsMaintains professional appearance; follows established dress codePromptly informs supervisor of real or potential clinic problemsMaintains confidentiality of patients and staffAbility to identify own areas of needed improvement and formulates goals to work towardUtilizes appropriate methods to deal with stressful situationsUnderstands and supports organizational goalsMeets work schedules, fulfills responsibilities and commitments, i.e. attendance, punctuality, dependability, initiative, productivity and efficiency. Registered Nurse Direct and Indirect Patient Care / Clinic Responsibilities: Follows protocol and perform accurate and thorough workups and check-ins of all patientsMaintain knowledge of anatomy and physiology as well as pathological conditions that require surgical treatmentsAssist surgeon with draping patients and preparing surgical field, including equipment in the clinic settingFollows surgical care improvement guidelines and assist with compliance as neededFollow universal protocol for pre-procedure verificationKnowledge of aseptic techniqueEducate family and patient preoperatively on procedure schedule. Provide informational literature and address questions and concernsPrepare and transfer instruments in the office to central supply to be cleaned and sterilizedMaintain the medical equipment and initiate repair request as neededSchedule patients for surgical procedures with OR to reserve OR room and ensure OR staff availabilityComplete post-operative care of patient through post op phone calls, ordering ancillary services as neededAccurately assesses current status as well as preventive health status and communicates needs to providerAssists with patient education based on assessment of patient needs and clinic standards of nursing care and documents in patient recordProvides skilled nursing care as demonstrated by safely and accurately performing technical skills (sterile dressings, etc.) and the safe, accurate administration of medications.Anticipates the needs of providers related to patient visits, and assists providers with patient careAssumes role of advocate to ensure health needs are met including responding to patient phone messages and requests in a timely and professional mannerDocuments all provider orders, nursing actions, and interventions in patient record consistent with organizational policiesAssists with triage patients on-site and via telephone for appropriateness and timeliness of care per provider preferenceKnowledgeable of and follows all established Infection Control guidelines and OSHA standards and participates in staff training eventsPerforms proper handling and labeling of all test samples according to organizational policiesKeeps patients/families informed of situations that affect patient's clinic visit; i.e. extended waiting times, seeing provider other than originally scheduled, etc.Able to perform effectively and appropriately in emergency situationsPerforms other duties as assigned or requested Registered Nurse Qualifications: Education: Minimum Required: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Preferred: Registered Nurse (RN) Experience: Minimal/ No experiencePreferred: 1-2 years Registered Nurse Licensing: Licensed in the State of Kansas as a Registered Nurse or LPN in good standingBLS verification within 6 months of hiring Hazardous Working Conditions: OSHA Category 1: Tasks that involve exposure to bloody, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials. Environmental Surroundings: Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians. Physical Working Conditions: Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs). Age-Specific: Must have the ability to communicate to each patient in a way that is appropriate for his or her age, capabilities or disabilities, temporary impairments, emotions, stresses, culture, and individual station We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.