Clinic RN Lead-Family Medicine of Lincoln at Bryan Health – Lincoln, Nebraska

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assists physicians with examinations and procedures to serve the medical needs of patients with various health conditions in a professional, confidential, and caring manner. Coordinates the flow of patients, phone calls, lab work, and nurse visits to facilitate quality patient care and customer service goals. Provides professional nursing care as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirement and organizational policies and procedures.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Collects subjective and objective data and contributes to the assessment of the patient; documents appropriately in the patient chart.

3. *Makes accurate and timely observations and documents changes in the patient’s condition in the patient chart.

4. *Retrieves messages and responds to calls from patients, pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes and other medical offices by use of telephone and computer in a timely manner as delegated by licensed heath care provider (MD, PA, NP).

5. *Assists the physician or provider with all examinations and procedures.

6. *Keeps the exam rooms clean, disinfected and stocked with necessary supplies.

7. *Schedules outpatient follow-up procedures/appointments and specialty appointments.

8. *Explains tests and preparation as needed for adequate patient education.

9. Monitors inventory of supplies and communicates information to Office Manager.

10. *Administers injections, vital signs, vision and auditory testing as delegated.

11. *Maintains flow of patients in accordance with time of appointment in order to avoid delays for the provider and undue waiting for patients.

12. Provides and/or assists with coordination of orientation activities for new staff.

13. Conducts and/or assists with coordination of validating and revalidation of core job competencies.

14. Coordinates, develops, and revises procedures and protocols.

15. Plans, coordinates, and leads training and re-training sessions pulling in other resources when necessary.

16. Conducts and/or assists with certification preparation and monitoring.

17. Assist Practice Manager with time card review/approval.

18. Responsible for leading the supply ordering process.

19. Assist Practice Manager with staff scheduling and attendance tracking.

20. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited professional nursing program required. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Nebraska required.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.