We are seeking a compassionate, highly organized, and proactive Registered Nurse (RN) to join our outpatient ambulatory care team. In this role, you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinic environment. The ideal candidate excels in clinical assessment, patient education, care coordination, and telephone triage. You will work closely with providers, medical assistants, and administrative staff to ensure seamless patient flow and optimal health outcomes.
$166,400 - $166,400 a year
Location: Northern Navajo Medical Center, Shiprock, NM
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8a-5p
Patient Volume: 10-12
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Patient Assessment
- Conduct Intake & Triage: Perform comprehensive patient assessments, obtain accurate medical histories, and record vital signs prior to provider examinations.
- Perform Procedures: Administer medications, injections, and immunizations as prescribed. Perform routine clinical procedures such as wound care, dressing changes, EKG administration, and phlebotomy.
- Assist Providers: Prepare patients and examination rooms and assist physicians or advanced practice providers with minor in-office procedures and exams.
Care Coordination & Triage
- Telephone Triage: Assess patient symptoms over the phone, provide evidence-based medical advice within the RN scope of practice, and determine the urgency of care needed.
- Manage Referrals & Follow-ups: Coordinate prescription refills, lab results communication, specialist referrals, and post-visit follow-up care.
Patient Education & Advocacy
- Empower Patients: Educate patients and their families on disease management, preventive care, medication instructions, and treatment plans.
- Discharge Planning: Review after-visit summaries and ensure patients fully understand their next steps before leaving the clinic.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain Records: Accurately and promptly document all patient interactions, assessments, and interventions in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system RPMS.
- Ensure Safety: Strictly adhere to HIPAA regulations, infection control protocols, and clinic safety standards.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Licensure:
- Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in any state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Experience:
- Minimum of 36 months/3 years of nursing experience. Previous experience in outpatient, ambulatory care, emergency, or med-surg settings is strongly preferred.