Job Description

Job Location: Hutchinson Clinic - Hutchinson, KS 67502,

Position Type: Full Time,

Job Category: Health Care, Role:

Responsible for providing professional nursing care to the patient under the direction of a physician or health care provider.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Performs general nursing care to patients. Adjusts and/or administers prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with nursing standards and physician/provider's orders.
• Responds to all incoming telephone calls and patient needs. Interpret patient's symptoms and communicates them to the physician. Assess the patient's needs to provide the best care and advice
• Collaborates with physicians and nurses to devise individual care plans for patients.
• Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections, ect) and documents findings in the patient's medical record.
• Inspect the facility and equipment and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, ect)
• Maintaining personal contact with patients and relatives, being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity, and privacy and ensuring a friendly environment at all times.
• Storing and checking medication in accordance with established standards and guidelines.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for professional practice and continued professional growth. Attends all in-services and meetings as appropriate.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Performance Measures

• Performs all Essential Job functions and responsibilities.
• Maintains a professional and positive attitude, appearance and relationship with patients and staff.
• Observe all clinic guidelines and policies.

Qualifications