Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) - 30 hours/week

Kaniksu Community Health•Sandpoint, ID

About The Position

Kaniksu Community Health (KCH) is a nonprofit Community Health Center providing integrated, team-based healthcare in north Idaho. As a member of the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Team, the Registered Nurse works under the direction of the KCH Director of Nursing and Medical Staff Providers to support patient care and access in a fast-paced clinic environment. The role combines clinical and administrative work and emphasizes excellent patient service, accurate documentation, teamwork, and a positive patient experience. The nurse works cooperatively with providers and other personnel to carry out KCH goals and policies. Duties include reviewing and updating medical records; rooming patients and conducting nursing visits; taking vital signs; performing screenings, testing, and routine procedures; preparing patients for diagnostic tests; collecting and labeling specimens; administering medications and injections; and assisting providers with patient care and procedures. The position also involves coordinating prescriptions, tests, referrals, and appointments under provider orders; maintaining clinical supplies and records; following infection-control and confidentiality requirements; educating patients; supporting clinical staff; and participating in team meetings, training, and orientation. This is a full-time position scheduled for 30 hours per week, three 10-hour days from Wednesday through Friday. The role requires flexibility to work hours that meet patient-care needs.

Requirements

Minimum associate degree in Licensed Practical Nursing or Registered Nurse equivalent.
At least 2 years of similar work experience 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 people skills and the ability to communicate tactfully and professionally with patients and families.
Consistent demonstration of a team 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, or community hospital.

Responsibilities

Work cooperatively with KCH medical providers and personnel to carry out organizational goals, 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 visit and chief complaint, and obtaining relevant 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 according to nursing or provider direction and applicable protocols.
Assist providers with patient care tasks and procedures, including Pap tests, pelvic exams, surgical procedures, and dressings.
Prepare patients for diagnostic tests; collect and label specimens; and complete laboratory tests permitted by the CLIA certificate.
Administer medications and injections and document administration in accordance with pharmacology knowledge and health center policy.
Call in prescriptions and complete laboratory and diagnostic testing requests and patient appointments according to written provider orders.
Assist multiple providers as needed, follow established patient-care protocols, and coordinate quality care as part of the Medical Home Team.
Maintain a clean, safe, orderly work area; wash, wrap, and sterilize instruments as required; and follow infection-control policies.
Prepare patient records for physician referrals and communicate significant information to other healthcare providers as required.
Provide preventive health teaching and education related to procedures as delegated by providers.
Guide non-clinical staff regarding 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.
Log patient information in applicable databases, including the Idaho State Immunization system (IRIS).
Attend and actively participate in PCMH team meetings, staff meetings, in-service programs, and educational programs.
Assist with orientation of rotating clinical personnel.
Contribute to a positive team environment and help ensure patients receive high-priority, respectful service and that patient and provider needs are met.
Relate effectively to people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds and treat patients 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 confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
Manage priorities, workload, and time to support effective workflow in a fast-paced clinic.
Follow policies and procedures and support standardization and integration across KCH.
Maintain knowledge of universal precautions and bloodborne pathogens.
Assist with clinic training to support OSHA and infection-control compliance.
Work flexible hours when needed to meet patient-care needs and perform related duties as required.