CLINIC NURSE

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Key Competencies

Job Role Summary

Performs nursing services as a health team member in Pediatric, Adolescent, OB/GYN, Family Planning, and or School-Based Clinics. Provides Health Education and patient counseling to control and prevent disease, and promote optimum health and well-being of clients, to include adhering to all laws, regulations, and policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Licensure/Certifications/Experience:

Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Graduation from a NLN approved program for registered nurses

Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse

Previous clinical experience as a professional registered nurse is preferred

Valid Indiana Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge base of: disease processes and their treatment/prevention; basic sciences; current clinical protocol/nursing techniques, medication/drugs and their use/side effects; community resources/referrals; cultural attitudes/customs; and, appropriate departmental procedures and Local/State/Federal laws/regulations.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, school administrators and the general public
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Display empathy/sensitivity/appropriate response to cultural patterns and differences
Able to follow written and oral instructions
Able to teach and motivate
Flexibility to respond to changing situations/priorities
Effective response to stressful situations, pressures of deadlines, and patient volume
Judgment required in choosing and adapting treatment processes for patients
Apply problem solving methodologies
Bilingual skills helpful

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.