Clinic Registered Nurse - Craig, CO, United States - Memorial Regional Health

Description

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• Records patients' current status, past medical history, vaccine status, vital statistics, and medication reconciliation in preparation for provider visit in EMR.
• Respects the confidentiality of patient records, and uses complete discretion when discussing patient information in accordance to HIPAA.
• Utilizes all department forms and documents in EMRs appropriately.
• Collects, labels, and transports all specimens appropriately.
• Demonstrates proper techniques when setting up for procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency and routine equipment and procedures.
• Collaborates with patient care planning. Actively participates 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 correct rate.
• Ability to assess every patient for safety, medication dosage appropriateness, and other needs.
• Accurately administers medication and performs treatment in accordance of standards of care. Translates medications into pediatric doses and uses proper equipment for patient's size and age.
• Ability to identify victims and the process for reporting abuse.
• Maintains compliance within department, clinic, state and federal regulations, and policies.
• Records all phone interactions with patients in the EMR. Working knowledge of phone and phone etiquette.
• Properly cares for instruments i.e. cleaning, packaging, 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.
• 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.

• Demonstrates 100% commitment to performance in accordance with the CHOICE values of MRH and representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication and good working relationships with all patients, staff, and vendors.
• Adheres to MRH attire/dress code per policies and procedures.
• Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain a steady level of productivity; self-motivated; and manages activity and time.
• Completes annual education, training, in-service, and licensure/certification requirements; and attends departmental and organizational staff meetings or reads meeting minutes.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time as scheduled; completes work within designated timeframes.
• Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Strives to uphold regulatory requirements to ensure continual compliance with departmental, hospital, state, and federal regulations and policies.
• Follows policies and procedures for infection control, safety, and risk management to ensure a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.

• Must be at least 16 years of age (21 for driving positions with a valid driver's license).
• Must be able to legally work in the United States.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
• Must complete employee health meeting.

• Current Colorado RN license or Compact license, required.
• Current BLS certification (must be obtained within 90 days of hire).

• General Surgery Specialty: Wound Certification within six months of date of hire or transfer.

• One-year clinic experience, preferred.