Clinical Registered Nurse (RN)

Kaniksu Community Health•Sandpoint, ID

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Kaniksu Community Health is a non-profit, award-winning Community Health Center providing integrated, team-based healthcare in north Idaho. We partner with patients throughout their lives, addressing prevention, wellness, medical, dental, and behavioral health needs from pediatrics to geriatrics. We believe quality healthcare should be accessible, approachable, and affordable for everyone, regardless of their ability to pay or the severity of their concerns. We utilize the Patient Centered Medical Home model to provide comprehensive and integrated multi-disciplinary services. We are invested in our employees, offering opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive in a positive and engaged team environment with a 'family' spirit. Our team members are dedicated, patient-centric, and understand how their daily work contributes to our overall goals.

Requirements

Minimum Associate Degree in Nursing or equivalent required.
2+ years similar work or internship required.
Must be licensed to practice as an RN in the State of Idaho.
Possess cognitive skills necessary for understanding medical instructions, identifying problems, and offering solutions.
Must demonstrate accuracy, proficiency, and efficiency with computer skills for data entry.
Demonstrate effective people skills with the ability to communicate well with patients and families utilizing tact and professionalism.
Consistent demonstration of a team approach to patient care.
Must be able to ensure that all daily actions and communication are in support of the mission, vision, and values of Kaniksu Community Health.

Nice To Haves

Experience working obstetrics and/or pediatrics preferred but not essential.
Experience in a community health center, public health, or a community hospital is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent patient experience while performing essential clinical or administrative work in a fast-paced, productive environment.
Assist patients in managing their care at Kaniksu Community Health.
Work cooperatively with KCH Medical Providers and personnel to carry out goals and objectives according to established policies and procedures.
Review patient medical records for completeness and update as appropriate.
Assist the team as needed to provide treatment and/or medical procedures.
Perform nursing Flip Visits, including rooming patients, documenting chief complaint, and obtaining pertinent patient history.
Take and record patient vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, pulse rate, height, weight).
Perform screening/testing under the direction of Medical Providers.
Perform routine patient procedures (e.g., routine lab work) as per Nursing/Provider direction or protocols.
Assist Providers with patient care tasks and procedures (e.g., Pap tests/pelvic exams, surgical procedures, dressings).
Prepare patients for diagnostic tests; collect and label specimens, and complete lab tests allowable by CLIA certificate.
Administer medications and give injections, consistent with knowledge of pharmacology and health center policy.
Call in prescriptions following written Medical Provider orders.
Fill out laboratory and diagnostic testing requests and make patient appointments following written Medical Provider orders.
Assist multiple providers with established patient care protocols and coordinate quality health care as part of the Medical Home Team.
Maintain a clean, safe, orderly work area and sterilize instruments as required.
Adhere to infection control policies.
Prepare patient record information for physician referrals and communicate significant information to other health care providers.
Participate in preventive health teaching and education pertinent to procedures being conducted.
Provide guidance to non-clinical staff regarding clinical issues (e.g., phone triage).
Maintain IRIS inventory and tracking, including participating in and conducting annual IRIS site visits.
Maintain compliance with PharmaWatch and monitor for temperature excursions, submitting incident reports.
Log patient information in respective data banks (e.g., IRIS Idaho State Immunization).
Attend and actively participate in PCMH Team Meetings, Staff Meetings, In-Service and Educational Programs.
Assist with the orientation of rotating clinical personnel.
Create a positive team environment and be a good team member.
Ensure all KCH patients are given top priority and that patient and provider needs are met through appropriate systems and the highest level of patient services.
Relate well to people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, showing empathy and treating patients with dignity and respect.
Provide accurate and thorough work product with attention to detail, maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
Support compliance with federal, state, and other agency requirements.
Maintain strict adherence to confidentiality of all patient and organizational information.
Manage priorities and workload, utilizing time management skills for effective workflow in a fast-paced clinic environment.
Adhere to policies and procedures and support standardization and integration across the KCH organization.
Maintain knowledge of universal precautions and bloodborne pathogens.
Assist with clinic training to ensure compliance with OSHA and Infection Control requirements.
Willingness to work flexible hours to meet patient care needs/demands.
Perform related work as required.