What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (Clinic) position at Community Health Center of Snohomish County?
CHC will offer a $4,000.00 sign-on bonus for this position.
The Registered Nurse operates in a team with other clinic support staff and healthcare providers. The Nurse provides health education, preventive and acute nursing care, nursing assessment and triage for patients of the Community Health Center.
Minimum Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Preferred:
Education
Preferred:
Experience
Preferred:
Credentials
Preferred:
Job Specific Functions/Performance Expectations:
1. Applies professional nursing theory within the scope of practice for nurses licensed in the State of Washington.
2. Under the supervision of a primary care practitioner, assesses, documents, and treats minor illnesses using established clinic protocols and standing orders.
3. Evaluates and prioritizes patient care based on acuity levels.
4. Assures timely documentation of assessments and interventions; uses appropriate coding when applicable.
5. Provides timely contact with patients following established protocols.
6. Follows established protocols when receiving urgent pages.
7. Assists in the management of the Employee Tuberculosis Screening Program.
8. Assists the Practice Manager and/or designee in the supervision, training and education of staff as directed.
9. Provides culturally sensitive patient education in all areas of disease management and preventive health care.
10. Participates in and identifies appropriate outreach activities within the community as delegated. Serves as a liaison for other health and human services agencies.
11. Assists Medical Assistants when appropriate.
12. Provides case management services to patients with chronic conditions.
13. Assists the healthcare team in the management of quality metrics.
14. Provides patient centered care in coordination with other members of the health care team.
15. Adheres to attendance standards in order to perform the job functions for daily operations and/or continuity of patient care.
The Registered Nurse operates in a team with other clinic support staff and healthcare providers. The Nurse provides health education, preventive and acute nursing care, nursing assessment and triage for patients of the Community Health Center.
Minimum Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Reads, speaks, understands and writes proficiently in English.
- Works independently and is self-directed.
- Works effectively in a team environment.
- Organizes, prioritizes, and coordinates multiple activities and tasks.
- Works with initiative, energy and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
- Remains calm and effective in high pressure and emergency situations.
- Produces work in high quantity and quality.
- Problem-solves with creativity and ingenuity.
- Use of multi-line telephones and other office machines.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
Preferred:
- Bilingual skills.
Education
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Associate’s degree in Nursing.
Preferred:
- Education and training in specialized care, such as prenatal care and pediatrics.
Experience
- Customer service related experience working with the general public (1 year).
- ICD-10 coding experience.
- CPT-4 coding experience.
Preferred:
- Healthcare information systems, such as electronic health record and practice management systems experience.
- Phlebotomy experience.
- Perinatal experience.
- Phone triage experience.
- Ambulatory care setting/clinic or physician’s office experience.
- Working with low income, multi-ethnic populations.
Credentials
- Registered Nurse license with the State of Washington.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR/AED) certification - must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
Preferred:
- IV therapy certification.
Job Specific Functions/Performance Expectations:
1. Applies professional nursing theory within the scope of practice for nurses licensed in the State of Washington.
2. Under the supervision of a primary care practitioner, assesses, documents, and treats minor illnesses using established clinic protocols and standing orders.
3. Evaluates and prioritizes patient care based on acuity levels.
4. Assures timely documentation of assessments and interventions; uses appropriate coding when applicable.
5. Provides timely contact with patients following established protocols.
6. Follows established protocols when receiving urgent pages.
7. Assists in the management of the Employee Tuberculosis Screening Program.
8. Assists the Practice Manager and/or designee in the supervision, training and education of staff as directed.
9. Provides culturally sensitive patient education in all areas of disease management and preventive health care.
10. Participates in and identifies appropriate outreach activities within the community as delegated. Serves as a liaison for other health and human services agencies.
11. Assists Medical Assistants when appropriate.
12. Provides case management services to patients with chronic conditions.
13. Assists the healthcare team in the management of quality metrics.
14. Provides patient centered care in coordination with other members of the health care team.
15. Adheres to attendance standards in order to perform the job functions for daily operations and/or continuity of patient care.
We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package designed to address health, time off, retirement and career-advancement needs. We also offer an additional $0.75/hour for those who test proficiently in a second language.
To learn more and to apply for this position, please visit our website www.CHCsno.org to complete an online application and/or submit your resume for consideration.
Join a team that loves what they do and cares about those they serve.
CHC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA)/At-will employer.
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