Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Associates Clinic

Registered Nurse (RN)
Medical Associates Clinic
Full Time

RN-Clinic
RN provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Reports to: Clinical Nurse Supervisor

FLSA: Non-exempt

Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing Required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred

License: Current RN to practice in the state of Kentucky or a current compact multistate license.

Certifications: BCLS

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment. Documents patient care given.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.