RN Outpatient Full-time
Bryan Health

Clinic RN-Surgery Group of Grand Island

Summary

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

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

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

5. *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).

6. *Assists the medical provider with all examinations and procedures.

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

8. *Schedules follow-up procedures/appointments and specialty appointments.

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

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

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

12. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited professional nursing program required. Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act 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.

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