MC Clinic Nurse

SAUNDERS MEDICAL CENTER

Job Description

Job Title: Multiple Sclerosis RN Prepared By: MS Clinic Supervisor

Department: Outpatient Services Approved Date: 02/04/2022

Reports To: MS Clinic Supervisor Approved By: Chief Nursing Officer

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reviewed Date:

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the MS Clinic Supervisor and according to established policies and procedures, the RN performs the functions of assessment, planning, implementation, case management, and evaluation of the care of all assigned patient in the Multiple Sclerosis Clinic. The position requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and a high level of accountability. The RN will be accountable to the Chief Nursing Officer, Hospital Director of Nursing, MS Clinic Supervisor, and MS Clinic APRNs, and the patients and families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.

Assess and organize patient data as directed by the MS APRN.

Prioritized, plan, provide direct patient care, and provide follow-up care for MS patients.

Assist with hospital treatment room patients to include infusions, injections, and other treatment room needs requested by hospital nursing leadership.

Communicate with insurance companies to assist with obtaining prior authorizations for various tests, procedures, and medications. Ensure a prior authorization is in place before services occur.

Have the ability to communicate effectively and hold excellent interpersonal skills to provide care to clinic patients and families.

Relay pertinent information through appropriate documentation and referral to other health team members.

Maintain quality patient care following professional standards and administrative, nursing, and department policies and procedures.

Initiate, implement, evaluate, and revise patient teaching plans as needed to meet the patient’s learning needs.

Assist with writing the quarterly patient newsletter.

Provide an environment conducive to professional practice, maintain a positive attitude, and work closely with members of the clinic team. Participate in Quality Management initiatives, including quality projects specific to the MS Clinic.

Participate in department related and hospital wide committees, activities, in-services, and education. Some events may occur outside of clinic hours and occasionally on a weekend.

Participate in all safety, security, and infection control programs that are mandatory as wells as those required by the department.

Assimilate new clinical knowledge and skills gained from conferences, workshops, seminars, and professional literature into practice.

Work with various vendors to stay up to date on the latest treatment and medications related to MS.

Participate in all safety, security and infection control programs that are mandatory as well as those required and provided by the department.

Meet physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of the patient.

Respect the patient as an individual, identifying cultural needs and utilizing them.

Uphold confidentiality and HIPAA compliance at all times and report violations to the Privacy Officer. Maintain confidentiality at all times, both interdepartmentally and externally.

See that supplies are ordered from Central Supply as needed for the MS Clinic while being financially responsible and approved by the department manager while being financially responsible.

Work with all departments at SMC to provide high quality coordinated care and provide an excellent patient experience.

Understand and comply with the requirements of the Saunders Medical Center’s Compliance Program, including, but not limited to the Code of Conduct, the Compliance Policy, all Saunders Medical Center-wide policies for compliance, and compliance plans affecting specific duties and responsibilities.

Participate in all education and training programs regarding compliance as required by Saunders Medical Center policy and as requested by the Supervisor.

Demonstrate personal traits of a high-level commitment, motivation and energy; team orientation; professionalism; trust; personal honesty and integrity; and a demonstration of placing others in a place of high value and treating them with dignity and respect.

Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Graduated from an accredited RN nursing program.

Three years of nursing experience and case management preferred.

Proficient computer skills and knowledgeable about Microsoft Word and Excel.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Registered Nurse Licensed in the state of Nebraska

BLS Certification

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be able to read, write and follow written and oral instructions and possess positive skills in communication. Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, visitors, and the general public.

Understand technical information from Supervisors, charts, reference books, manuals, and labels.

Possesses analytical skills necessary to organize workload according to patient priorities.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate at the level necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, written, diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must sit frequently, spend long periods of time examining documents, and communicating long periods of time over the phone. The employee must stand, reach with arms and hands and occasionally lift, push, or pull 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally walk and climb or balance. The employee must have the ability to properly transfer a patient from a chair to an exam table/bed.

WORK 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 of this position. Attendance is essential and required for a successful working environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location