Registered Nurse Clinic | Surgery Clinic

Salina Regional Health Center REGISTERED NURSE CLINIC POSITION SUMMARY Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation, and according to professional standards, state regulations, and in keeping with the health center mission in the clinic setting.

POPULATION SERVED: Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric OSHA CATEGORY I ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS QUALITY Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and practice of clinical skills based on the patient population of the clinic, and in accordance with accreditory/regulatory guidelines. Practices effective critical thinking skills in a safe, efficient, competent manner within nursing care in the assigned clinic location.

Practices appropriate and accurate documentation according to clinic policies, guidelines, and protocols. ACCESS E stablishes, coordinates, and communicates care with patients and families to their satisfaction; communicates effectively with supervising physicians and other staff STEWARDSHIP Demonstrates optimum patient outcomes and satisfaction from implementation of continued education/knowledge acquired.

Appropriately communicates with pertinent members of the health care team regarding unsafe conditions, family concerns, or change in patient status to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction. ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES PATIENT CENTERED Keeps the welfare of the patient at the center of all decisions and actions by maintaining a customer-centered focus at all times.

Advocates for patients and their families by practicing behaviors that create a culture of patient focused activity. QUALITY Expects excellence of self and others. Questions the status quo; uses creativity and innovation to engage in performance and process improvement. Identifies and mitigates risk. TRUST Safeguards the privacy, security, and confidentiality of protected health information at all times.

Treats all people with dignity; supports diversity; and understands related issues. Is flexible and adaptable to change; demonstrates a positive and supportive attitude; and willingly accepts change. SUSTAINABILITY Holds self and others accountable in the use of SRHC supplies, and completion of tasks in a timely, efficient, and productive manner.

Volunteers for or accepts new or additional duties/responsibilities for the greater good of the department, organization, and/or patient. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM EDUCATION Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing MINIMUM EXPERIENCE None REQUIRED REGISTRATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION Current Kansas Registered Nurse license Applicable Resuscitation and other position-related certifications must be obtained within the timeframe established by SRHC policy, unless otherwise specified in the position qualifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers up to 50 pounds Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching Manual dexterity and mobility Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less WORKING CONDITIONS Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne and/or infectious diseases Exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens Exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment Exposed to unpleasant elements (accident, injury, illness, etc.)

Subject to varying and unpredictable situations Subject to emergency or crisis situations Subject to many interruptions; pressure due to multiple calls, inquires, and/or deadlines Occasional travel may be required EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT In signing the job description, I attest that I will adhere to Salina Regional Health Center’s policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, including but not limited to complying fully with the Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Ethical Conduct; and participating actively in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Plan, including identifying and mitigating risk to patients.

I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and accept the qualifications, responsibilities, and performance expectations outlined in the job description. I recognize that these duties form the basis for my performance evaluations, and that management reserves the right to assign additional tasks or change existing essential job functions as operational needs dictate.

I confirm that I am able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.