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Registered Nurse (RN)
Three Rivers Public Health Department is seeking a dynamic RN to work in our clinics. Our team welcomes an empathetic, and committed, RN with a strong work ethic, sense of humor and a desire to be a part of a team. The right candidates want to make a difference in the community, work with a diverse patient population, can multi-task and appreciate being challenged by a fast-paced work environment.
Essential Functions:
- Administers vaccines, medications, and dosages according to assigned schedules, being aware of potential side effects, and contraindications and adheres to requirements for vaccine and medication storage and handling.
- Provides reproductive health services that include provision of contraception and sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment.
- Preparation of all patients for treatment, including confirming testing and consent requirements are complete for all patients scheduled for treatment.
- Maintains accurate and complete client files and records.
- Maintains sensitive and confidential information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Serves as a resource to community agencies, schools and other health professionals regarding questions related to immunizations or reproductive health.
- Promotes patient safety in both clinic and off-site settings.
- Participates in work-related training for clinical skills development and regulatory compliance, some of which are required on an annual basis.
- Reviewing medication protocols and instructions with patients; Ensuring patient comprehension of the use, instructions, precautions, side effects and risks relating to required treatment medications.
- Perform nursing triage services and health advice for patients over the phone.
- Completing patient education and preparation
- Maintaining accurate and thorough medical records utilizing EMR
- Demonstrates excellent standards of patient care with concern, confidentiality, and initiative.
- Adhere to infection-control policies and procedures established by 3RPHD.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and legible records.
- Complies with all designated safety policies and procedures in the work area, including the use of applicable protective equipment when necessary to prevent exposure to potentially infectious agents.
- Understands and complies with applicable federal, state and local laws. Adheres to quality assurance procedures and good manufacturing practices.
- Performs other related duties, as necessary.
Employment Qualifications:
- Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Licensed to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Nebraska required.
- One (1) years’ experience in providing health services as a RN or LPN preferred.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and First Aid certifications required.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Driver's License required.
- One year (1) of experience in a specific nursing program relevant to the role they will perform preferred.
- Experience with Pediatric patients a plus.
- Occasionally may need to pick up supplies for clinic; ability to do minor lifting (up to 25lbs).
- Bilingual candidates preferred, but not required.
New graduates are welcome to apply, some patient care experience is required.
If you join our team, we offer competitive pay and benefits, 12 holidays, no weekends and a workplace culture that is second to none.
Deadline to Apply: July 5, 2024
Three Rivers Public Health Department
C/O Terra Uhing, Executive Director
2400N Lincoln Avenue
Fremont, NE 68025
402-704-2254
www.threeriverspublichealth.org
Three Rivers Public Health Department is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Work Location: In person