Clinical Nurse Specialist

3 days ago

Wichita, Kansas, United States Sedgwick County, KS Full time
Job Title: General Clinic Nurse

Job Summary:

The General Clinic Nurse is a vital member of the Sedgwick County Health Department team, providing direct patient care and education to clients of the Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Infection, Early Detection Works, and Refugee Health Programs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct patient assessments and clinical care, including contraceptive administration and STI testing
  • Utilize critical thinking skills to triage patients for advanced practice providers when appropriate
  • Order screening and/or diagnostic tests based on advanced practice provider orders or clinic protocols
  • Administer, dispense, and document appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment plans per protocol or provider orders
  • Provide comprehensive sexual health education to patients, including safe sex practices, contraception options, and STI prevention
  • Ensure patient understanding of the need for follow-up care
  • Ensure that procedure instruments are sterilized and autoclaved after each use
Documentation and Compliance:
  • Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in the electronic health record
  • Ensure strict adherence to infection control protocols
  • Follow healthcare regulations and clinic policies and procedures, including confidentiality (HIPAA)
  • Participate in monthly chart audits with timely correction of identified errors
  • Respond timely to internal/external customer questions or inquiries
  • Schedule colposcopies for patients with abnormal pap smears, obtain results of colposcopy for provider review, and notify patients of required follow-up as per advanced practice provider orders
  • Complete medication inventory and tracking
  • Complete required program data collection forms (DAISEY, HIV) by the end of the business day
  • Be responsible for maintaining accuracy of assigned databases
  • Complete daily pharmacy log reviews, monthly supply audits, and assist pharmacists with quarterly pharmacy audits
Collaboration and Community Outreach:
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals and participate in team meetings
  • Participate in community health education and outreach opportunities to raise awareness of services
  • Complete program-specific training as assigned by supervisor
  • Assist in organizing activities for required program committees
  • Stay updated with the latest developments through continuing education and maintain active licensure

Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Possess and maintain a valid, unencumbered, and unrestricted State of Kansas Registered Nursing License (RN). Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers/AED certification and required trainings to maintain licensure and/or certification. Must complete Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) IS 100, 200, and 700 courses within 30 days of employment.

Sedgwick County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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