Clinic RN- Behavioral Health .6FTE 1st Shift

Waverly Health Center•Waverly, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Clinic RN in Behavioral Health, working 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week) on the 1st Shift (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM). The role involves delivering evidence-based nursing care within the Waverly Health Center Clinics under the supervision of a provider, adhering to the Iowa Nursing Practice Act, ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and ANA Code of Ethics. The RN will utilize judgment and skill in direct and indirect patient care, observation, and counseling for patients and their families. This role also includes serving as a mentor and consultant to other members of the clinic nursing team, providing orientation, training, and clinical development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nurses.
Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system.
Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a clinic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates a caring consciousness through relationship-based care delivery.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for the delivery of evidence-based nursing care.
Utilizes judgment and skill in providing direct and indirect patient care, observation, and counsel to patients and family.
Communicates with providers, manager, and/or other healthcare team members about changes in patients’ clinic condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
Provides orientation, training, and clinical development by serving as a mentor and consultant to other members of the clinic nursing team.
Maintains patients’ electronic records, accurately documenting care and services provided in a timely manner and ensuring confidentiality at all times.
Prepares patient for examination and/or tests as appropriate for nurse/provider visit.
Assists with exams and minor office procedures, as needed.
Provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients, demonstrating knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures considering needs specific to the standard of care for the patient's age and their clinical condition.
Maintains knowledge of and administers/refills prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and as ordered by provider.
Maintains accurate patient charges for services and equipment used.
Observes and monitors patient condition and notifies responsible provider of patient conditions and activities or unanticipated reactions to care provided.
Maintains responsibility for the welfare of assigned patients, including critical and life-threatening patient conditions.
Recognizes need for and must be able to perform life-saving measures if necessary.
Triage patient telephone calls, assesses condition, and advises of symptomatic treatment as needed according to office protocols and/or schedules appointment with provider.
Effectively communicates with patients, families, providers, outside agencies, and hospital personnel regarding patients' hospitalization and/or clinic visit.
Works with other members of the nursing services staff to maintain the continuity of care of the clinical patient.
Uses tact, patience, and understanding when dealing with patients, treating them with respect and dignity at all times.
Provides teaching for patient and family members, adapting teaching to a language and style understood by all parties.
Reinforces teaching as needed.
Maintains responsibility for problem-solving regarding patient care.
Initiates contact with appropriate resources and initiates actions for concerns identified.
Exercises independent judgment in the care of patients and seeks assistance from the proper personnel when appropriate.
Seeks assistance from manager when appropriate.
Acts as a clinical resource sharing knowledge with other clinic staff.
Interacts effectively with staff in order to accomplish safe, quality care for all clinic patients.
Participates in the evaluation and monitoring of the quality of nursing care within the clinic, and collaborates with other nursing/medical staff to structure patient care.
Assists in developing strategies to improve the clinical competencies of nursing staff and others working in the clinic setting.
Completes and maintains a professional portfolio.
Maintains condition of equipment and supplies related to patient care.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly at all times, and provides for the repair, restocking, or replacement of supplies and equipment.
Conducts a monthly supply/pharmaceutical sample audit removing any outdated items.
Maintains a working knowledge of patient referral processes, including scheduling tests/procedures, contacting insurance for prior authorization.
Documents telephone encounters, capturing pertinent data and notifies responsible provider of patient conditions and activities or unanticipated reactions to care provided.
Maintains eCW fax in-box, follows up on all lab and diagnostic imaging results, all outstanding orders and ensures all orders, and prescriptions have been electronically transmitted or faxed prior to the end of each day.
Performs lab QA checks, lab collection and processing procedures.
Adheres to all applicable WHC and regulatory requirements.
Manages supply ordering process including the removal of expired supplies.
Performs IRIS/VFC reconciliation and documentation.
Assists provider in maintaining CDSS/Alerts/Recall System.
Scans incoming or outgoing paper documents and organizes documents within the EMR as instructed, checking for accuracy and clarity.
Manipulates scanned documents so they are easily read.
Utilizes Standard Precautions as appropriate.
Demonstrates appropriate instrument safety precautions/care when cleaning, disinfecting, and preparing instruments for sterilization.
Carries out medical asepsis during treatments and special procedures.