Job Description
General Summary
Under direct supervision of the Director of Nursing (DON) and Administrator of Wellspring Health Access, the clinic nurse assists in patient care while in clinic. The Nurse is responsible for observing, documenting, and treating patients, following standing orders, implementing clinic policies and protocols, and performing general clerical duties.
The Staff Nurse adheres to principles of Service Care and the philosophy and mission of WHA in all aspects of job performance.
These essential functions identify major requirements of the job. They are not an exhaustive list of job requirements. An employee may be called upon to perform physical actions not specifically identified in this job description in order to carry out patient care duties.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing holding a current Wyoming license who holds is an RN or LPN.
- Maintains certification in ACLS.
- Problem solving skills Able to communicate effectively with patients and all members of the health care team.
- Prior related experience in abortion care
- Unequivocally pro-choice.
- Able to perform a variety of duties and adjust to frequent
- Able to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a health care environment
- Able to communicate effectively with patients & all members of the health care team
Physical Requirements
The Clinic Nurse must be able to function effectively under stressful situations in a fast-paced environment. Have physical stamina to meet the requirements of the position, including frequent walking, bending, sitting, standing, and occasional lifting. Knowledge of body mechanics is necessary and uses appropriate safety transfer techniques and body mechanics when moving, transporting, etc., of patients or equipment, sometimes more than 50 pounds.
Also, the clinic nurse understands and accepts the possibility of exposure to environmental elements, internal and external, which may affect the workplace, such as infectious disease, chemical, and/or chemical fumes, dust, noise, physical injury from an out-of-control patient and adverse effects of inclement weather which may occur.
To apply, please send your resume and three references to hello@wellspringaccess.org. If you have any additional questions, please send an email to the same address listed above.
