Registered Nurse - Clinic

Hours: M-F 8:00 am to 5:00 pm FLSA: 40 hour non-exempt work week Job Supervisory Responsibilities: May participate in supervision of medical assistants, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants General Summary: A nonexempt position responsible for providing primary care to patients, including assessment, treatment, care planning, and medical care evaluation. Essential Job Responsibilities: Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality. Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition. Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations. Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. Delegates as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act. Refers to/consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns. Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions. Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices. Follows the established workflow to meet meaningful use criteria. Participates in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes. Tracks quality assurance data and monitors for acute and chronic care management. Follows organizations policies and procedures. Assists the nurse manager with ordering medical supplies for the office and being mindful of budgetary constraints Opens and or closes exam rooms depending on shift. Restocks department equipment and supplies as necessary, including education forms. Maintains an organized work area. Other duties as assigned. Education: RN. Completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. Experience: Nursing experience preferred. Clinic experience preferred. Other Requirements: Current state registered nurse license. Current CPR certificate. Performance Requirements: Knowledge: Knowledge of nursing processes; health care systems, structure, and functions; and community resources. Understanding of health care technology, equipment, and supplies. Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures. Knowledge of wellness/illness, growth and development, human behavior, psychosocial factors, and alternative health care treatments. Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information. Skills: Skill in time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing, and medical care coordination. Skill in initiating appropriate crisis interventions and emergency response. Skill in patient triage in person and on the phone. Abilities: Ability to analyze options and then counsel patients and families about choices and make referrals to other providers and resources. Ability to engage clients and families in the development and implementation of a care plan. Ability to read and interpret physicians’ orders and notes from other providers. Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages and injections and measure results. Equipment Operated: Standard nursing equipment and supplies including thermometer and syringes. May involve use of assistive devices such as walkers, wheelchairs, ventilators, pulse oximetry units, and oxygen tanks. Use of computer. Work Environment: Medical exam/treatment rooms and medical offices. Controlled lighting, acoustics, air quality, and temperature settings. Environmental hazards may be unpredictable including exposure to communicable diseases and biohazards. Mental/Physical Requirements: Involves standing, walking, bending, grasping, manipulating, and squatting. Occasional need to lift patient during transfer/turn process with or without assistance. Stress can be triggered by workload and complex cases. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Performs basic word processing and utilizes computer programs as appropriate for duties. 2. Performs other non-essential functions as requested. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sitting: 60%. Standing/Walking: 40%. Occasional lifting/carrying of supplies and patient related equipment weighing up to 30 pounds. Occasional climbing of stairs to reach other levels of the building. Occasional stooping/kneeling to access documents and supplies in lower cabinets. Frequent reaching/handling/fingering to complete paperwork, operate telephone, and computer. Constant talking/hearing/seeing to interact with patients, staff, physicians, and visitors. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Location: Inside. Occasional exposure to wet/humidity from water, steam, pharmaceutical preparations, and body fluids. Occasional exposure to noise to cause distraction from hospital and patient alarm systems. Occasional risk of injury due to proximity to CPM machine, bed motors, and lifts. Occasional risk of injury due to exposure to chemotherapy agents, disinfectants, and cleaning solutions. Frequent biohazard exposure from soiled patient care items and body fluids. Occasional exposure to fumes and odors from cautery, acetone and body fluids. Pay Range: $32.89-$56.46 Hourly We believe Pullman Regional Hospital is extraordinary. We are a self-sustaining, patient and employee-focused, award-winning hospital with a unique, open, collaborative and inclusive culture. On a daily basis, more than 500 employees serve patients and communities through Pullman Regional Hospital, the Foundation, and our network of clinics. We are one of the largest employers in Pullman, WA and a community leader in healthcare and philanthropic activities. Together, we continue to raise the bar of expectation for quality healthcare and the patient experience. In this way, the extraordinary for all others becomes the expected at Pullman Regional Hospital. Our greatest asset is our people. This is our most worthy investment, and it's why we hire passionate people who are aligned in our mission to nurture and facilitate a healthier quality of life for our region. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Pullman Regional Hospital is a critical access hospital with a physician clinic network located in Pullman, Washington, at the heart of the Palouse. We provide an array of treatment and prevention services, each at the forefront of the medical industry designed to provide the most comprehensive benefits to our patients. We're a small hospital known for big ideas and bold visions. More than 500 people are part of the Pullman Regional Hospital family; each and every individual contributes to our stellar reputation.

Salary : $33 - $56