Floor Nurse (LPN, RN) - Bilingual

Job Summary:

The Bilingual Floor Nurse assists primary care providers in the care and treatment of patients and functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team within the scope of his or her medical practice. Responsibilities include administering quality nursing care and immunizations in accordance with established nursing standards and fully documenting all care received by the patients within the electronic health record.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; provides examination gowns and drapes; helps patients to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranges examining room instruments, supplies and equipment.
2. Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviews and/or records medical history; takes vital signs; and confirms the purpose of the visit or treatment.
3. Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; and other assigned clinical duties.
4. Documents delivery of health care and nursing process in accordance with the clinic's policies and procedures in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner.
5. Administers all medications and vaccines accurately and documents in electronic health records.
6. Assists in maintaining an efficient, safe, secure, orderly, and aseptic environment of care for all patients and employees.
7. Initiates referrals to other sources of health care as necessary.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties 1 through 7 are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job. All other job duties are secondary functions.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, in addition to the above duties and responsibilities:

1. Educates the patient and family/significant others about diagnosis and the plan of care. Acts as a resource for facilitating communication when necessary.

2. Interacts with clinic personnel and assists providers to ensure optimal patient care and to obtain optimum patient flow and increased patient satisfaction.

3. Performs laboratory functions according to Provider's orders including venipunctures (excluding jugular) for laboratory testing.

4. Participates in collaboration with the health care team in identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing patient and family needs to develop a plan of care.

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties 1 through 4 are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job. All other job duties are secondary functions.

As a Registered Nurse, in addition to the above duties and responsibilities:

1. Coordinates the delivery of patient care provided by the health care team.

2. Coordinates and delegates the timely processing of patient referrals, prescribed medications, and other identified needs of the patient.

3. Acts as a resource within the clinic to other staff members in regards to patient care.

4. Acts as triage for the clinic assessing patient's conditions and symptoms.

5. Keeps abreast of new information and materials by reviewing clearinghouse information, newsletters, and periodicals.

6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties 1 through 5 are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job. All other job duties are secondary functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to efficiently carry out Midtown Health's Center mission statement and comply with its policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, co-workers, and the public and to be able to demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance to HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to comply with all occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
• Ability to utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills to address clinic's needs.
• Ability to interpret oral and written instructions and do appropriate follow-up.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Must have exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to constructively participate in quality improvement efforts.
• Ability to actively participate in marketing and outreach activities when requested and emergency response events when required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) verbal and written skills.
• LPN and RN must have knowledge and ability to practice in accordance with the State of Nebraska's Nurse Practice Act.
• Knowledge of community health resources for alternate health services.
• Knowledge of community health nursing principles and practices and clinic functions.
• Ability to navigate EHR, Nesiis, and communicable disease reporting systems.

Education and Experience, Licensure and Certification:

• Nursing degree from an accredited college/university required.
• Two years of nursing experience in a clinical setting or hospital preferred.
• Experience in medical/surgical nursing and immunizations preferred.
• Must have a current unrestricted nursing license in the State of Nebraska.
• Current certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to utilize own transportation for work purposes.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be able to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach forward with hands and arms.
• Requires occasional bending, stooping, or stretching.
• Ability to reach by extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.
• Hearing is required to be within normal parameters to perform job requirements.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions/Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work varied and extended hour scheduling as requested including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends.
• Ability to work in a smoke-free and drug-free work environment.
• Requires frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement:

Midtown Health Center is an equal opportunity employee and will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because he or she is a protected veteran.