Clinic RN - Cascades East Clinic - FT DAYS

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Current Oregon State RN licensure; CPR certification by the end of month following 2 months from hire date, and maintained;  Previous patient care experience; Knowledge of proper telephone techniques; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing: Medical terminology; Working knowledge of numbers and measurements; accuracy in documentation; Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information; Participate and promote teamwork, and Knowledge of licensure scope of practice and ethical code of conduct.

Preferred: Continuing education to maintain competency in field of nursing.

Lic/Reg/Cert:  Current Oregon RN license.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

Medium physical/mental demand capabilities.  Work independently as well as with healthcare providers, patients/families and other co-workers courteously.  Able to prioritize work demands and organize time efficiently.  Think clearly, work with time constraints under stressful situations.  Able to handle many telephone lines, walk/maneuver frequently in and around the clinic building and stand for long periods of time.  Possess excellent problem-solving skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards and techniques, and applies this knowledge in accordance with Sky Lakes/CEFPC policies and procedures and within laws and regulations governing nursing practice in the State of Oregon.


• Functions as a team member, implements appropriate nursing actions to meet the patient’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social and intellectual needs. Functions as care manager to patients to high risk patients.


• Provides appropriate nursing assessment of patients during intake, phone triage and prioritizes interventions as necessary.


• Accurately documents information and observations that contribute to the patient’s assessment and plan of care and. reports abnormalities to physician. Accurately documents education provided to patient/family.


• Assists provider or co-workers with coordination of care including patient admission to hospital and/or other facilities, schedules patient procedures and appointments as needed and calls or faxes approved orders to care homes, nursing homes or hospitals. Assists with medication refill process following CEFP guidelines.


• Administers injections/immunizations and/or other medications, start and manage IV lines, per orders and completes appropriate documentation when providing clinical care.


• Provides nursing support to clinic patients, both in person and on the phone.


• Assists medical assistants with well child visits including knowledge of immunization practices. Accurately completes documentation of immunizations and growth charts.


• Demonstrates an awareness of cost containment and economical use of supplies and equipment. Appropriately documents charges in EMR.

 MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs other duties as assigned.