Clinic Float Nurse (Full Time, M-F)

Description

· Are you passionate about patient care?

· Would you enjoy being an integral part of a team on the verge of new hospital construction?

· Are you motivated by ongoing improvement and an opportunity to make a measurable impact on rural healthcare in Oklahoma?

CLEVELAND AREA HOSPITAL is an independent, self-managed Critical Access Hospital half an hour west of Tulsa, Oklahoma. As the only hospital in Pawnee County, we are constantly striving to provide the highest level of care by continuously growing and updating our services and equipment. Our facilities include a level IV Trauma Center/ ER, Skilled Nursing/Swing Bed program, Respiratory Therapy, C.T., 3D Mammography, a fully equipped Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, 24/7 Lab, and a Primary Care Clinic. The organization is a Regional Healthcare Provider in its 10th year of consistent leadership. Continuing the spirit of growth, healing, and service-driven healthcare established when the hospital first opened in 1963, Cleveland Area Hospital is on track to build a new facility, expand our services, and better serve our patients and communities.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay 
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, and Life/AD&D
• 401k with up to 4% matching after first year
• Excellent PTO accrual from the date of hire
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Appreciation and Engagement
  • Birthday, Anniversary and New Hire Gifts
  • Uniform Vouchers (annually and upon hire)
  • Employee Engagement events
  • Employee Referral incentives

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Clinic Provider, the Clinic Float Nurse serves as the clinical support to the physician, advance practice providers, and staff in the clinic. Delivers a positive patient experience through the efficient medical data gathering, accurate medial record documentation and efficient follow through of care plan.   The Float Nurse reports directly to the Clinic Practice Manager. 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions

1. Adheres to Organization’s Policies and Procedures

2. Provides exceptional customer service and ensures access to appropriate services as expeditiously as possible

3. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.

4. Arrive each day prepared to assume a variety of roles and responsibilities as dictated by the needs of the clinic. 

5. May set up rooms for patients and/or procedures.

6. Correctly assesses patient's vital signs and charts them accurately.

7. May take patient into room and perform and document initial patient interview.

8. Accurately dispenses and charts medications ordered by physicians and nurse practitioners.

9. Administers medications orally or by intramuscular or intradermal injections. 

10. Assists physicians, nurse practitioners or physician assistance with procedures.

11. Performs certain laboratory tests including urinalysis dipstick, urine pregnancy tests, and hematocrits and others as defined by clinic.

12. Reviews laboratory results and refers all abnormal results to the correct provider.

13. Triages patient phone calls for minor health problems and refers complicated illnesses to nurse practitioners and physicians.

14. Monitors medical supplies and stock medications, and stock treatment rooms.

15. Process referrals and coordinate with external healthcare services to ensure patients receive timely care as needed. 

16. Support front office operations, including scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and greeting patients as needed.

17. Accompany the doctor into patient examination room to document the encounter accurately and efficiently as needed.

18. Performs clerical duties as needed.

19. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Graduate of an approved school of Licensed Practical Nursing preferred.

Good oral and written communication skills. 

Ability to keep accurate records.

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

Ability to deal with a variety of patients, staff, and health care providers.

SKILLS:

1. Strong multitasking and organizational skills

2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

3. Customer Service

4. Leadership

5. Ethical Practice.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. using appropriate body mechanics techniques. Utilizes good hearing, vocal and visual skills. Occasionally requires bending and stretching. Pushing and pulling. May be exposed to communicable diseases.

EQUIPMENT:

Computer and Printer

Copy Machine

Fax Machine

Telephone

RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION:

This position could have access to patient confidential records and must comply with HIPAA regulations as well as Hospital and Clinic Compliance Policies.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent to this position.

*This is a safety-sensitive position*