Clinical Nurse RN

Job Purpose & Position Overview 

The Outpatient Clinical Nurse, RN is responsible for objectively assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care in coordination with a multidisciplinary team to provide “patient centered” care. The Registered Nurse” will assist in the ongoing management of the patient based on identified psycho-social needs, continuity of care, disease prevention, chronic disease management, and provides patient education to promote Health Literacy. 

 Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities 

• Demonstrate the WCHS core mission, vision and values; respecting tribal beliefs, culture, and traditions 

• Formulate clinical decisions that demonstrate critical thinking to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient through collaborative practice with the healthcare team. 

• Completes comprehensive initial assessment and completes documentation accurately and completely in the patient record.  

• Demonstrates expertise in systems assessment, recognition of significant changes in patient condition, establishment of priorities, and nursing interventions.  

• Provides interventions as ordered by the Medical Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant 

• Evaluates patient response to intervention and promptly notifies Medical Provider of patient condition whenever necessary. 

• Promotes the team concept through interpersonal relationships with patients, families, and medical staff and/or other healthcare providers to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care.  

• Provides patient disease preventable vaccines before discharge. 

• Demonstrates respect for patients’ rights, privacy, and serve as a patient advocate. 

• Comply with all departmental and organizational policies and procedures in addition to regulatory requirements and participate in corporate/department safety and quality activities.  

• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications/Skills: 

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nebraska or multi state licensure in a nurse licensure compact state. 

• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required 

• Certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred. 

• Minimum of Associates Degree in Nursing required. New grads accepted. 

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing preferred. 

• Skilled in practical use of electronic systems for patient care and documentation.  

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task. 

• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of service and response.  

• Comply with all departmental and organizational policies and procedures in addition to regulatory requirements and participate in corporate/department safety and quality activities 

Physical Requirements:  

• Normal to light office work which includes the ability to lift up to 30 lbs.  

• Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.  

Cognitive requirements:  

• Reading, writing, calculating  

• Above average social interaction skills  

• Reasoning/Analysis  

• Works with minimal to no supervision  

Language Requirements:  

• Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.  
• Utilize effective, appropriate, timely communication skills.  

WCHS is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants must comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31 C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check. As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American and Veteran applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation/identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. WCHS participates in E-Verify.