Registered Nurse Triage

POSITION SUMMARY The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide nursing care; assist clinical staff while interacting with patients of all ages. The RN will work under the under the supervision of the provider and Nurse Manager and will work as part of a Care Team to ensure effective and quality care is given to the KVHC patient, in accordance with nursing professional standards and KVHC protocols and procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager and or Provider the RN is responsible for providing medical care to patients in the Health Center setting. 2. Prepares for the days schedule with a team huddle with provider. 3. Triages patient as needed and takes patient vital signs and document. 4. Take histories and perform screening procedures as indicated including the Social Determinants as indicated for the Nurse. 5. Prepares exam room and treatment room with necessary instruments. 6. Assist Providers in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals. 7. Assists with tests such as EKG, as directed by the provider. 8. Administers parenteral medications including routine immunizations, therapeutic injections and inhalation medications via nebulizer under the direction of a provider. 9. Performs lab tests, e.g. HCT, urinalysis, pregnancy tests, also draw blood and prepare it for transport. 10. Provides Patient Education as needed. 11. Assists in maintaining compliance with quality assurance standards including CLIA and COLA. 12. Participate in the Care Team as outlined in Team Approach to Care Protocol. 13. Maintain the laboratory and laboratory equipment in good order; maintain proper temperature in incubators, refrigerator and freezer, according to CLIA standards. 14. Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization. 15. Checks charts for lab and x-ray reports for review. 16. Work as part of the Clinical Care Team to insure effective and quality care is given to the KVHC patient. 17. Complies with all safety rules and protocols. Reports all incidents, regardless of severity, immediately to supervisor and completes an incident reports and investigation form, which will be forwarded to Human Resources within 24 hours of the incident. 18. Complies with all policies and protocols. 19. Other Duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager. March 22, 2018 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 1. High school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of education and experience. 2. Must be a graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing, and have a current license as a Registered Nurse by the state of Maine. 3. Must possess the knowledge of Maine State Board of Nursing regulations as applicable to licensure. 4. Valid State of Maine Driver’s license and ability to be insured by KVHC’s vehicle insurance carrier. 5. Must have a current CPR certification. 6. Previous Experience with Electronic Health Records preferred. 7. Minimum of 2 years experience in a health care setting. 8. Must possess excellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills. 9. Must possess the ability work in a high pressure health office setting. 10. Must possess excellent computer and keyboarding skills. 11. Must possess the ability to learn and adhere to the KVHC Safety and Compliance Policies and Protocols.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid housing
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Salary : $51,000 - $64,500