Registered Nurse-Ortho Clinic

The salary range for this full-time position is: $32.14-$48.20

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

Supervisory-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

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Position-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Records patient’s current status, past medical history, vaccine status, vital statistics, and medication reconciliation in preparation for provider visit in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).


• Respects the confidentiality of patient records and uses complete discretion when discussing patient information in accordance with HIPAA.


• Utilizes all department forms and documents in EMRs appropriately.


• Collects, labels, and transports all specimens appropriately.


• Demonstrates proper techniques when preparing for procedures.


• Demonstrates knowledge of emergencies and routine equipment and procedures.


• Collaborates with patient care planning, including actively participating in education specific to patient diagnosis and needs.


• Assists providers with special tests and procedures.


• Demonstrates an ability to start IVs and monitor IV fluids for the correct rate.


• Ability to assess every patient for safety, medication dosage appropriateness, and other needs.


• Accurately administers medication, performs treatment in accordance with standards of care. Translates medications into pediatric doses and uses proper equipment for the patient’s size and age.


• Ability to identify victims and the process for reporting abuse.


• Maintains compliance within the department and clinic, as well as within state and federal regulations and policies.


• Utilizes proper phone etiquette to record all phone interactions with patients in the EMR.


• Properly cares for instruments i.e., cleaning, packaging, and sterilizing as appropriate.


• Participates in mandatory in-services and attends staff meetings.


• Follows MRH policy and procedures.


• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency preparedness and participates in drills.


• Acts as a resource person to other staff members.


• Acts as a positive and supportive team member to staff members and other departments within the organization.


• Participates in process improvement teams or in interdepartmental efforts.


• Acts as a liaison between patients, families, providers, and staff.


• Completes workload as assigned.


• Floats to other clinical departments as assigned.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Organization-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates full commitment to the CHOICE values of MRH and consistently represents the organization in a positive, professional manner.


• Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication, fostering positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors.


• Adheres to the MRH attire and dress code in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.


• Exhibits initiative and self-motivation; maintains a consistent level of productivity and manages time and responsibilities effectively.


• Completes all required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure/certification updates; actively participates in departmental and organizational meetings or reviews meeting minutes as required.


• Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.


• Reports to work punctually and completes assigned duties within established timeframes.


• Actively contributes to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.


• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies.


• Follows all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age (21 for positions requiring driving, with a valid driver’s license).


• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.


• Must successfully pass a background check.


• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).


• Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.