Registered Nurse (RN) - Triage - Full-time / Part-time

This position is with the Triage Dept of Queen City Regional Medical Clinic, Primary Care in Spearfish.  The RN utilizes a progressive, cooperative effort to provide both direct patient care and telephone triage. Demonstrates knowledge of standards, policies/procedures and integrates knowledge into delivery of care.

Accurately administers medications, immunizations and IV fluids, per clinic policy. Anticipates the needs and wants of the provider by preparing the patient, equipment and exam room for the appropriate exam. Patient care areas will be kept stocked with appropriate supplies and appropriate volume of supplies. Assists LPN with direct patient care and documentation of that care. Functions as a resource person, communicating with staff as needed, while utilizing policies and procedures. Consistently keeps patient flow running smoothly. Demonstrates the ability to make patient care decisions based on the urgency of individual needs. Demonstrates and delegates the skill and judgment necessary to implement physician's orders, procedures and nursing interventions. Develops and implements nursing assessments, planning, intervention and evaluation of care in a variety of complex situations as based on evidenced based care. Facilitates efficient, appropriate, coordinated care to ensure a positive patient outcome. Instructs patient/family/team in treatment plan and goals. Produces appropriate, accurate and timely clinical documentation for patient care provided.  Participates with multidisciplinary team meetings discussing future and present cases; and collaborates efforts to meet needs identified.

Must have the ability to assess patient's medical status and accurately and thoroughly document findings in their medical records. Ability to communicate in an effective professional manner, with various types of people, regardless of their age, background, skills, and abilities.  Must have strong organizational skills and be able to work efficiently under stress.  Must be able to delegate appropriately to ensure a high quality of work.  Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish priorities and manage time effectively.

Must work independently. Must have a strong sense of organization and work efficiently under stress. Must meet short deadlines. Must work with frequent interruptions. Must have decision-making capabilities. The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions. The worker is subject to exposure of communicable diseases, possible blood, body fluids and other conditions common to clinic environment.

Must have computer knowleldge and experience.  EMR experience a plus.

Must have current SD RN license.