Clinic Nurse (RN, LPN)

Reports to: Clinic Director

Anticipated Schedule: 32 to 40 hours weekly. 8-9 hour shifts. Saturday morning rotation about every 16th week.

Competitive wage and benefits offered include: paid time off, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short term and long term disability, retirement program, tuition assistance, funeral leave, jury duty, flex spending, EAP, health and wellness program.

POSITION SUMMARY: The ideal candidate will be a responsible, well educated professional who displays respect for patients at all times and respects confidentiality. Collaborates and communicates with providers and other clinical staff to provide seamless, quality care to patients across the lifespan. Candidate embodies the Cherokee Regional Medical Center i-CARE standard of integrity, compassion, accountability, resourcefulness and engagement.

Experience:

• Preferred: Previous clinic experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of cultural competency and the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally sensitive manner with both individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of applicable safety requirements.
• Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR certification.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, healthcare policies and procedures. Knowledge of local medical review policies and has waivers signed when necessary.
• Knowledge of IV insertion and monitoring.
• Skill in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Skill in managing one’s own time and/or the time of others.
• Skill in catheter insertion.
• Skill in critical thinking.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with staff, patients and visitors.
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
• Ability to operate a computer with a general understanding of application software, and an understanding of the Internet.
• Ability to problem-solve a variety of situations.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to channel negative feelings into constructive outlets.
• Ability to use nursing skills in triaging patients.