Specialty Clinic RN

CHI - Lexington, KY

Job Title: Specialty Clinic RN

Position: Nurse in Office/Clinic Setting

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Pay: $26.70 - $39.71 /hour

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Location

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City: Lexington

State: KY

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Job Responsibilities

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the office/clinic setting.
Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs.
Communicates with office/clinic physicians about changes in patient's status and diagnostic study results.
Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response.
Evaluates outcomes and adjusts nursing care processes for optimal patient care.
Performs head-to-toe assessments on all patients including pediatric, adolescent, geriatric, and general populations.
Assesses and reassesses pain and pain management techniques; educates patients and families about pain management.
Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring and identifies dysrhythmias.
Assists physicians with office procedures and maintains medical and surgical asepsis.
Maintains medical equipment and disinfects/sterilizes instruments.
Answers telephone calls professionally, refers patient problems to physicians, and schedules appointments.
Maintains accurate nursing documentation including patient histories and assessments.
Treats patients and families with respect and dignity, addressing psychosocial and cultural needs.
Functions as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and healthcare providers.
Interprets data about patient’s status to provide age-specific care.
Involves patients and families in the formation of care plans.
Works with insurance companies for timely authorizations for medications.
Forms teaching plans based on identified learning needs and evaluates their effectiveness.
Maintains knowledge of medications and their administration based on patient age and clinical condition.
Demonstrates knowledge of lab requirements and requisitions.
Maintains compliance with office/clinic policies, performance improvement programs, and safety standards.
Plans and provides nursing care in accordance with physician orders.
Ensures a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Manages stock of supplies and functions of equipment, assisting in cost containment.
Demonstrates knowledge of healthcare plans and procedural costs.
Supervises nursing staff and orients new staff.
Participates in educational programs and workshops for professional growth.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Direct patient care
Clinical assessments
Pain management education
Cardiac monitoring
Aseptic technique
Nursing documentation
Effective communication

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of healthcare plans
Supervisory experience

Requirements

Experience:

Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

License & Certification:

Registered Nurse (RN:KY)
Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR)

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Not specified

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

Recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for two consecutive years (2023-2024).
CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system.

Facility Details

Name: CHI

Description: Full service network of primary care services specializing in family, internal, geriatric and pediatric care serving 88 locations across central and Eastern Kentucky.

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