Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Health Education, Healthcare, Infection Control, Insurance, Medical Equipment, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Needs Assessment, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Policy Development, Prescription Drugs, Procedure Development, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Safety/Work Safety, Telephone Triage, Treatment Evaluation, Wound Care
PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Clinic - OB GYN for a Per Diem/Relief 0.00 FTE Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is 46.27 - 69.41. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
Job Summary
Provides professional nursing care to patients in the clinic/outpatient setting in compliance with professional practice standards. Promotes a collaborative interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families, and all members of the care delivery team.
Essential Functions
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care needs. This includes assessing patients condition, triaging patient phone calls, counseling patients, providing patient education, taking patient histories, administering prescribed medications, changing dressings, cleaning wounds, and monitoring patient vital signs.
- Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
- Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
- Participates in the development of and maintains established policies, procedures, and objectives.
- Participates in the development and implementation of quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection prevention programs.
- Demonstrates competence in making professional judgements pertaining to patient care.
- May screen and prioritize patient telephone or walk-in inquiries concerning their medical care, prescription refills, and insurance authorizations and referrals.
- Evaluates and responds appropriately to urgent or emergency situations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- Accredited School of Nursing Required
Experience
- 1 year Preferred experience as a registered nurse.
- Obstetric experience (inpatient or outpatient) required.
Credentials
- Required: Registered Nurse in state of practice.
- Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support.
Skills
- Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment Required.
- Basic computer skills including MS Office applications Required.
- Effective prioritization skills Required.
- Ability to provide health education to patients, staff, and community Required.
- Knowledge of Medicare, JCAHO, DNV & HCFA regulations pertaining to ambulatory care Required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patients needs Required.
Working Conditions
- Lifting/Patient Handling: No greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
- Fine Motor Skills: To be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
- Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW medical carts).
- CPR: Perform hands-on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA). Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
- Mobility: Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
- Bending/Stooping: Squatting, reaching, kneeling frequently.
- Lifting (Non-Patient): Up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
Environmental Conditions
- Exposure to biohazard, body fluids, and airborne particles.
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
Mental/Visual
- Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions, wellness benefits discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program. See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity, and Cultural Humility.
For full consideration of your skills and abilities please attach a current resume with your application.
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