Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Ambulatory Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Health Education, Healthcare, Infection Control, Insurance, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Medical Equipment, Medical Treatment, Medicare, Medication Administration, Needs Assessment, Orthopedics, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Policy Development, Prescription Drugs, Procedure Development, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Telephone Triage, The Joint Commission (TJC), Treatment Evaluation, Wound Care
PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Clinic for a Part Time 0.50 FTE Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $47.24 - $74.95. 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. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.
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, 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.
- Will perform environmental services, security assistance, and emergency response duties as needed.
- Successfully completes the non-violent Crisis Intervention CPI course during orientation and renews training as outlined in policy.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education:
Accredited School of Nursing Required
Experience:
1 year Preferred
Registered nurse Credentials Required
Registered Nurse in state of practice and
Required Upon Hire Basic Life Support and
Preferred Upon Hire Advanced Cardiac 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.
- Performing hands-on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA.
- 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 physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are:
- Full medical, dental, vision coverage
- 403b retirement plan, employer base and matching contributions
- Paid time off
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
- Wellness benefits
- 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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