Registered Nurse - Tyler, United States - Tyler Family Circle of

Description

Job Description

Summary

*Bilingual Preferably*

Provides comprehensive care to patients in assigned clinic. Serves as resource and leadership for other clinical staff. Works closely with Providers and Site Manager to meet needs of patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation and understanding.

Prepares equipment and instruments for sterilization.

Maintains adequate stock of medications and orders as needed.

Follows procedures when distributing samples, calling in prescriptions and obtaining physician approval on refills.

Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge of medications and administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.

Prepares equipment and aids Physician during treatment and examination of patient.

Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.

Demonstrates knowledge of non-stress test assessment and appropriate nursing intervention in the Ob-gyn clinic.

Participates in the CPI program for continuous quality improvement and risk management purposes.

Participates in CPI program. Maintains compliance, is knowledgeable, and utilizes the guidelines of all state and federal laws and regulations as they pertain to the position including, but not limited to; Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA), Scope of Practice, Accreditation Standards, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Bureau of Primary Health Care/ Health Resources and Services Administration (BPHC/HRSA), National Committee for Quality Assurance/Patient Centered Medical Home (NCQA-PCMH), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA), Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), and other HRSA related regulatory functions and/or agencies that Family Circle of Care participates in.

Patient Centered Responsibilities

Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.

Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.

Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient.

Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Lead role aids Site Manager and provides technical expertise to clinical employees including LVN's, MA's, and CCMA's. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Team Leadership - Fosters team cooperation; ensures progress toward goals.

Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; gives appropriate recognition to others.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in nursing required; Prefer Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. At least one year of nursing experience in a clinical setting or hospital preferred. Labor and delivery experience.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word Processing software, Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software and Electronic Medical Record experience. EPIC experience preferred.

Equipment

Point of Care Testing with glucose meters, and blood pressure monitors and other POCT equipment.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current GN permit or RN License in the state of Texas required. Responsible to maintain license and obtain all professional CEU's in compliance with Licensure Boards and the City, State and Federal Regulations. Current BCLS Healthcare Card renewed every two years.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may be exposed to airborne particles, infectious disease, biohazardous waste, blood, and bodily fluids. Employee is required to follow all established blood born pathogen and hand washing procedures. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.