What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse position at Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska?
REPORTS TO: Nursing Director with oversight by Chief Medical Officer.
WORK WEEK: Part-time, 3-4 days per week
WAGE CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt, hourly
SALARY RANGE: $34.00 - $45.00 DOE
OSHA RISK CLASSIFICATION: High
MISSION: Strengthening Our Community by Providing Accessible and Affordable Healthcare
SUMMARY POSITION STATEMENT: This position exists to provide direct patient care including education; and to assist the health care provider in providing quality health care and work to improve health outcomes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
- Evaluate and treat patients within the scope of training, capabilities, and license criteria as a health care professional.
- Be a patient advocate.
- Coordinate care with health care providers.
- Collect and document vital signs and history in the patient’s (EMR) medical record.
- Offer support and assistance to the provider.
- Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control.
- Comply with “Universal & Standard Precautions” for infection control.
- Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.
- Prepare patient and assist with examinations, procedures and treatments.
- Prepare and administer medications and injections as directed by provider.
- Recognize and respond to emergencies.
- Conduct patient education.
- Triage patients on the phone and face-to-face.
- Relay lab results to patients as directed by provider.
OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
- Collect and process specimens
- Coordinate patient care information with other health care providers
- Clean, sterilize and maintain instruments, equipment and supplies
- Maintain clinical supply inventory as directed
- Maintain cleanliness in work areas as required
- Other duties as required
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
License: Holds a current RN or LPN license in the State of Alaska
Experience: 2 years prior experience in a medical office, preferred.
Contact: Patty Eissler, HR Director, peissler@pchsak.org or 907-260-5017
www.pchsak.org
PCHS is an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant agency.
Salary : $34 - $45
