Specialty Clinic RN

Welcome to CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group a full service network of primary care services specializing in family internal geriatric and pediatric care serving 88 locations across central and Eastern Kentucky. CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is dedicated to delivering customized care based on the unique needs of our patients and is recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for two years in a row (2023-2024). 

CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health a non-profit Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175000 employees and 25000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. 

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians advanced practice clinicians nurses and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states.

Job Summary / Job Purpose

The Registered Nurse – Specialty Clinic provides direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed clinician. This role supports patient care in a community health setting by assisting providers, educating patients and families, and ensuring efficient clinic operations. The RN performs clinical duties with professionalism and minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor patient flow and assist in maintaining efficient clinic operations.

• Collaborate with healthcare providers to support patient care needs.

• Assess and triage patients to the appropriate department within the clinic.

• Obtain and document accurate health histories, including medication reconciliation.

• Administer medications via oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal, and IV routes following nursing policies and procedures.

• Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens for diagnostic testing.

• Provide patient and family education on treatment plans, medications, and health management.

• Assist with procedures as directed by the provider.

• Maintain clinical competencies and adhere to quality and safety standards.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

Education / Accreditation / Licensure (Required & Preferred):

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (required).

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred).

• Current and valid RN license from the state licensing board (required).

• Additional specialty certifications (may be required based on the clinic specialty).

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (required).

Experience (Required & Preferred):

• 2 years of nursing experience in a specialty clinic (e.g., OBGYN, cardiology, orthopedics) (required).

• Experience in a clinical outpatient setting (preferred).