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Clinical Nurse

Optum

Location : Walla Walla, WA, US, 99362

Date Posted : 18 June 2024

Job Category : Clinical Nurse Specialists

Industry : Health Care

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Job Title: Clinical Nurse

Job Description:

We are currently seeking compassionate and skilled Clinical Nurses to join our healthcare team. As a Clinical Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care, promoting health, and providing support to patients and their families. This position requires a dedicated nursing professional with strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Patient Assessment and Care: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' health status, including physical exams, medical histories, and diagnostic tests. Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs, preferences, and evidence-based practice guidelines.
  • Medication Administration: Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring accuracy and adherence to medication safety protocols. Monitor patient responses to medications, assess for adverse effects, and intervene as needed.
  • Clinical Procedures: Perform a variety of clinical procedures, including wound care, IV therapy, catheterization, and specimen collection. Follow established protocols and safety guidelines to maintain patient safety and infection control.
  • Patient Education: Provide patient education on disease management, treatment options, medication adherence, and preventive care measures. Empower patients and their families to participate actively in their healthcare decisions and self-care practices.
  • Health Promotion and Prevention: Promote health and wellness through patient education, preventive screenings, and health counseling. Advocate for healthy lifestyle choices and disease prevention strategies to improve patient outcomes.
  • Collaboration and Communication: Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including physicians, specialists, therapists, and other healthcare providers. Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity of care.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including assessments, care plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Ensure compliance with documentation standards, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies.
  • Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patients' rights, preferences, and needs throughout the healthcare continuum. Address patient concerns, facilitate communication with healthcare providers, and promote shared decision-making.
  • Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care delivery, promote patient safety, and improve clinical outcomes. Contribute to data collection, analysis, and performance improvement activities as needed.

Requirements:

  • Licensure: Must be a registered nurse (RN) with a current and valid nursing license.
  • Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN). Advanced degrees or certifications in nursing specialty areas are desirable.
  • Experience: Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital or healthcare setting. Experience in a specific clinical specialty may be required for certain positions.
  • Skills: Strong clinical assessment skills, critical thinking abilities, and proficiency in nursing interventions and procedures. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Knowledge: Thorough understanding of nursing principles, standards of practice, and evidence-based guidelines. Familiarity with healthcare regulations, patient rights, and ethical considerations in nursing practice.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
  • Meaningful work that contributes to improved patient care and outcomes.

Join our team as a Clinical Nurse and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families. If you are a dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with a passion for patient care, we encourage you to apply.

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