Clinic RN

Job Summary

The Melham Clinic Nurse (RN) or (LPN) provides comprehensive nursing care to patients in a medical clinic setting, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care through assessment, treatment, care planning, and ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes. Working under the direction of the Clinical Manager, the nurse performs clinical assessments, administers medications and treatments, coordinates care with providers and community resources, and educates patients and families on health maintenance and disease management. The position requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, patient triage skills, and adherence to professional nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and confidentiality practices. The nurse also supports quality improvement initiatives, maintains accurate medical records, and contributes to a collaborative healthcare team focused on delivering safe and effective patient care.

Duties

· Assists the Clinic Nurse Manager in clinical oversight and mentorship.

· Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality.

· Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition.

· Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.

· Assists the Clinic Nurse Manager in clinical oversight and mentorship.

· Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality.

· Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition.

· Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.

· Delegates as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act.

· Refers to/consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns.

· Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.

· Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.

· Participates in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.

· Tracks quality assurance data and monitors for acute and chronic care management.

· Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information.

· Posts tests and examination results.

· Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.

Qualifications

· Graduate of School of Nursing for Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse.

· Current NE State License or Compact license as a Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse required.

· Current BLS or ability to obtain within 2 months of hire.

Pay: From $24.95 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits: