Clinic Nurse/RN

Position Summary 

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality clinical care, patient education, care coordination, and support services across two clinic locations, Pikeville and Hazard. This role ensures safe, efficient patient flow and promotes a positive patient experience while working collaboratively with providers, medical assistants, behavioral health staff, and front-office personnel. Travel between both locations is  based on scheduling and clinic needs. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

Clinical Care & Patient Support 

• Perform patient assessments, including vital signs, history review, medication reconciliation, and symptom evaluation.
  


• Administer medications, injections, vaccines, and treatments per provider orders and clinic protocols.
  


• Provide patient education on medications, follow-up care, chronic conditions, and treatment plans (non-diagnostic).
  


• Conduct telephone triage and relay provider-approved instructions to patients.
  


• Maintain awareness of patient acuity and escalate concerns to providers promptly. 

Documentation & Compliance 

• Document all patient interactions in eClinicalWorks (eCW) accurately and timely.
  


• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, state nursing regulations, and clinic policies.
  


• Maintain accurate logs (vaccine logs, medication inventory, crash cart checks, etc.). 


• Participate in audits, quality measures, and compliance initiatives as directed. 

Clinical Operations 

• Oversee clinical workspace readiness, room stocking, equipment checks, and infection control protocols.
  


• Support medical assistants by providing guidance, training, and clarification on clinical procedures.
  


• Assist with lab collections (phlebotomy, swabs, point-of-care testing) per competency and policy. 


• Participate in emergency response procedures and maintain current CPR/BLS certification. 

Travel Between Pikeville & Hazard Locations 

• Work scheduled days at both Pikeville and Hazard clinics as assigned.
  


• Maintain reliable transportation and punctual arrival to designated clinics. 


• Adapt workflows as needed based on varying patient volume and provider schedules at each location.
  

Qualifications 

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN ).
  


• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kentucky in good standing.
  


• Certifications: Current BLS/CPR certification ; additional certifications preferred. 


• Experience: Prior clinic, outpatient, primary care, or urgent care experience preferred. 


• Technical Skills:
  

  - Proficiency in EHR systems, preferably eClinicalWorks (eCW). 

  - Strong communication, documentation, and critical thinking skills. 

Key Competencies 

• Professionalism, discretion, and strong patient service orientation
  


• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced clinical environment
  


• Team collaboration and willingness to support changing clinic needs
  


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements 

• Standing, walking, and bending. 


• Exposure to clinical environments, including possible contact with bloodborne pathogens (training and PPE provided). 


• Ability to travel between Pikeville and Hazard locations as scheduled.