CHI Health Schuyler opened its doors on October 11 1953 serving the communities of Schuyler Clarkson Howells Leigh and the residents of rural Colfax County in Nebraska. In addition to its 25 critical access beds CHI Health Schuyler offers a wide variety of services to residents–children teens adults senior citizens friends and neighbors. CHI Health Schuyler is proud to provide health care services close to home.

Job Summary / Purpose

The Registered Nurse works under the general supervision of the Nursing Supervisor; is able to provide health care to individuals and families as instructed by a physician; performs routine clinical procedures as directed by a physician; participates in patient education; enters appropriate documentation into patients’ charts; performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

1. PATIENT TREATMENT

• Provides quality care to patients and their families as instructed by a physician.
• Provides and documents patient/family educational teachings as instructed by a physician, including patient/family understanding.
• Accurately and thoroughly documents physician orders regarding patient phone, following clinic policies and procedures.
• Provides appropriate care to patients in emergency situations as directed by a physician.
• Performs routine clinic procedures as directed by a physician.
• Administers medication accurately as directed by a physician.

2. PATIENT ASSESSMENT

• Assist physician with patient exams and multiple clinic procedures, implements treatments and evaluations patient outcomes.
• Accurately measures patient vital signs according to clinic policy and documents in patient chart for each office visit.
• Maintains all medical equipment is in working condition.
• Orders medical supplies appropriately maintaining wise use of the resources and cost containment.
• Ensures that patient’s treatment procedures, medications and therapies are ordered, verified and have received patients consent.  Evaluates and records outcomes as appropriate.
• Assists in all areas of the clinic.
• Assists patients with referral procedures, obtaining help with medications and other needed services.

3.   POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

• Has knowledge and adheres to all hospital and clinic policies that relate to individual’s job requirements.
• Follows dress code of hospital and clinic.
• Has good attendance record, is reliable in reporting to work.
• Is punctual in reports to work on time
• Completes CPR training prior to annual evaluation.
• Adheres to all regulatory requirements for clinics. (OSHA, Infection Control, Fire and Safety)
• Properly handles and disposes of needles/sharps and/or contaminated waste.
• Follows exposure policy and treatment protocols according to Exposure Control Plan.
• Practices proper safety precautions to avoid employee injury as evidenced by proper body mechanics, etc. (lifting patients).

4. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 

• Participates in monthly staff meetings.  Reads and signs minutes of unattended meetings.  Offers positive and constructive remarks during the meeting.
• Communicates with patient and their insurance company, to obtain referral and authorization information.
• Obtains referrals using appropriate provider list and provides referral information to both the patient and the referral specialist.
• Provides and documents patient/family educational teaching as instructed by a physician, including patient/family understanding.  
• Accurately and completely documents physician orders regarding patient phone calls.
• Complete and concise documentation of patient emergency situation is recorded in patient’s chart. 
• Follows clinic guidelines regarding chart documentation.

5. COMMUNICATION / EDUCATION 

• Uses tack, courtesy, sound judgment and a professional attitude when relating to patients, families, and co-workers.
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Demonstrates willingness to be flexible.
• Researches patient problems and effectively provides solutions.  
• Serves as preceptor, providing an opportunity for new employees to learn the clinical procedures and clerical responsibilities necessary to perform their job responsibilities.

6. STEWARDSHIP

• Is honest in using hospital and clinic resources.
• Uses time wisely in completing job assignments

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.