Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) - 30 hours/week

Kaniksu Community Health•Sandpoint, ID

About The Position

Kaniksu Community Health is a nonprofit Community Health Center providing integrated, team-based healthcare in north Idaho. The Clinical Registered Nurse works as part of the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Team, under the direction of the KCH Director of Nursing and Medical Staff Providers, to support patients in managing their care and to provide an excellent patient experience in a fast-paced clinic environment. The role includes clinical and administrative work, coordination with providers and other team members, patient education, accurate documentation, and support for the health center’s policies, procedures, and mission. The schedule is 30 hours per week, worked as three 10-hour days from Wednesday through Friday. The position requires an Idaho LPN or RN license and at least an associate degree in Licensed Practical Nursing or equivalent Registered Nurse education. At least two years of similar work or internship experience is required; community health center, public health, or community hospital experience is a plus but not required.

Requirements

Minimum associate degree in Licensed Practical Nursing or Registered Nurse equivalent.
At least 2 years of similar work or internship experience.
Current license to practice as an LPN or RN in the State of Idaho.
Some familiarity with care management principles, such as insurance benefits, discharge planning, or chronic disease management.
Cognitive skills to understand medical instructions, identify problems, and offer solutions.
Accuracy, proficiency, and efficiency with computer skills for data entry.
Effective communication and people skills when working with patients and families, using tact and professionalism.
Consistent demonstration of a team-based approach to patient care.
Ability to ensure daily actions and communication support Kaniksu Community Health’s mission, vision, and values.
Willingness to work flexible hours to meet patient-care needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a community health center, public health setting, or community hospital.

Responsibilities

Work cooperatively with medical providers and personnel to carry out KCH goals and objectives in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Review patient medical records for completeness, including provider PAQs, and update records as appropriate.
Assist the team with treatment and medical procedures as needed.
Perform nursing Flip Visits, including rooming patients, documenting the reason for the visit and chief complaint, and obtaining pertinent patient history.
Take and record patient vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, height, and weight.
Perform screening and testing under the direction of medical providers.
Perform routine patient procedures and laboratory work as directed by nursing or provider instructions or protocols.
Assist providers with patient care tasks and procedures, including Pap tests and pelvic exams, surgical procedures, and dressings.
Prepare patients for diagnostic tests; collect and label specimens; and complete laboratory tests allowed by the clinic’s CLIA certificate.
Administer medications and injections, with documentation consistent with pharmacology knowledge and health center policy.
Call in prescriptions and complete laboratory and diagnostic testing requests and patient appointments following written provider orders.
Assist multiple providers as needed, follow established patient care protocols, and collaborate in coordinating quality care as part of the Medical Home Team.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area; wash, wrap, and sterilize instruments as required; and follow infection control policies.
Prepare patient record information for physician referrals and communicate significant information to other healthcare providers as required.
Participate in preventive health teaching and education relevant to delegated procedures.
Guide non-clinical staff on clinical issues, including phone triage.
Maintain IRIS inventory and tracking, including participating in and conducting annual IRIS site visits.
Maintain PharmaWatch compliance, monitor for temperature excursions, and submit temperature incident reports to the IIP.
Record patient information in relevant databases, including the Idaho State Immunization Information System (IRIS).
Attend and actively participate in PCMH Team Meetings, staff meetings, in-service sessions, and educational programs.
Assist with orientation of rotating clinical personnel.
Help create a positive team environment and ensure patients and providers receive responsive, high-quality support from medical staff.
Treat people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds with empathy, dignity, and respect.
Produce accurate, thorough work and maintain patient medical records according to electronic medical record guidelines.
Support compliance with federal, state, and other agency requirements, and maintain strict confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
Manage priorities, workload, and time to maintain effective workflow in a fast-paced clinic.
Follow policies and procedures and support standardization and integration across the organization.
Maintain knowledge of universal precautions and bloodborne pathogens, and assist with clinic training to support OSHA and infection-control compliance.
Work flexible hours when needed to meet patient-care demands.
Perform related work as required.