CLINICAL STAFF NURSE
$79,040–$83,200 year
On-site · Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Clinical Staff Nurse provides nursing care, immunizations, and health education in a community health center setting.Responsibilities include administering quality nursing care, immunizations and health education to patients of all ages, assisting in the lab and pharmacy as appropriate, coordinating delivery of patient care with the health care team, facilitating communication, documenting care, managing referrals and medications, maintaining inventory, and ensuring a safe, efficient environment. Requires RN license in Kansas, CPR certification, ability to work with diverse patient populations, and strong teamwork and documentation skills, with travel to facility and community sites as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Registered Nurse degree from an accredited school of nursing
- Current unrestricted license from the Kansas Board of Nurse Examiners to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Kansas
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Professionals Certification
- Approval of credentials and privileges by the Center board
- Knowledge of basic principles of health promotion, prevention and motivation
- Knowledge of protocols in general and an ability to quickly gain specific knowledge of the Center’s current operational protocols
- Knowledge of medical terminology and appropriate abbreviations
- Demonstrates knowledge of the Kansas Nursing Practice Act
- Ability to read and comprehend medical instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Ability to document, with clarity, all information relevant to a patient’s needs
- Ability to effectively present information in small group situations to patients, Center staff, and the general public
- Ability to prepare statistical and administrative reports
- Ability to work cooperatively with community agency personnel, insurance carriers to coordinate services for patients
- Ability to use a glucometer and interpret the results
- Ability to use office equipment including but not limited to computers, fax machines, telephones and copiers
- Ability to prioritize and allocate resources
- Develop rapport with patients and their families, community and other health care personnel
- Exhibit a professional and respectful demeanor
- Work successfully independently and within a team, shifting tasks, prioritize tasks, problem-solve daily, and complete work within deadline
- Demonstrate excellent customer service, helpfulness, and a positive attitude
- Possess superior organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to recognize, understand, and appreciate the value of cultural diversity and communicate medical information in plain language
- Demonstrate social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse patients and staff
- Exhibit experience and working knowledge of local community resources
- Hold current drivers’ license and reliable transportation
- Travel to all parts of the facility and throughout the community
- One (1) year of practice experience as an RN giving direct patient care
- Bilingual fluency in written and oral English/Spanish
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