Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Classification: Full Time/ Exempt

Salary: $70,000-80,000

Reports to: Clinic Director

Summary: The position serves as an extension of the Medical Provider team, responding to patient calls, addressing medication refills, lab results and triaging patients requiring Acute Care appropriately as per Standing Delegated Order Sets.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains clinical expertise and competency (to include age specific competency) as well as demonstrates thorough knowledge of procedures to deliver quality primary health care.
• Documents delivery of health care and nursing process in accordance with the Center’s policies and procedures in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner.
• Educates the patient and family/significant others about diagnosis and the plan of care. Acts as a resource for facilitating communication when necessary.
• Assist Medical Provider Team in addressing patient needs for refills, lab orders, DME, etc.
• Addresses patients’ questions or concerns regarding treatment plan, medication or orders.
• Assists with completion of Home Health Orders and any other documentation needed by insurance plans, pharmacies, etc.
• Coordinates the delivery of patient care provided by the health care team.
• Interacts with health center personnel and assists providers to ensure optimal patient care and to obtain optimum patient flow and increased patient satisfaction.
• Participates as a team member and promotes teamwork by assisting others with patient care and department activities.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse degree from an accredited school of nursing
• Current unrestricted license from the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Texas
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Professionals Certification

Experience/Skills/Knowledge:

• Knowledge of basic principles of health promotion, prevention and motivation
• Knowledge of medical terminology and appropriate abbreviations
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Texas Nursing Practice Act
• Ability to read and comprehend medical instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Critical thinking to review patient medical records to understand how to best address the patients need.

Working Conditions:

• Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
• Some evening and weekend activities may be required
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.