Clinical Registered Nurse (RN)

Kaniksu Community Health•Sandpoint, ID

7d•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 also invested in our employees, striving to provide opportunities for learning, growth, and thriving 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 to understanding medical instructions and 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 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

Works cooperatively with KCH Medical Providers and personnel to carry out goals and objectives according to established policies and procedures.
Reviews patient medical records for completeness and updates them as appropriate.
Assists the team as needed to provide treatment and/or medical procedures.
Performs nursing Flip Visits to increase patient access, including rooming patients, documenting reason for visit, chief complaint, and obtaining pertinent patient history.
Takes and records patient vital signs.
Performs screening/testing under the direction of Medical Providers.
Performs routine patient procedures (e.g., routine lab work) as per Nursing/Provider direction or protocols.
Assists Provider with patient care tasks and procedures (e.g., Pap tests/pelvic exams, surgical procedures, dressings).
Prepares patients for diagnostic tests; collects and labels specimens, completes lab tests allowable by CLIA certificate.
Administers medications and gives injections in accordance with health center policy.
Calls in prescriptions following written Medical Provider orders.
Fills out laboratory and diagnostic testing requests and makes patient appointments following written Medical Provider orders.
Assists multiple providers with established patient care protocols and works collaboratively for the coordination of quality health care as part of the Medical Home Team.
Maintains a clean, safe, orderly work area and sterilizes instruments as required.
Adheres to infection control policies.
Prepares patient record information for physician referrals and communicates significant information to other health care providers.
Participates in preventive health teaching and education pertinent to procedures being conducted.
Provides guidance to non-clinical staff regarding clinical issues (e.g., phone triage).
Maintains IRIS inventory and tracking, including participating in and conducting annual IRIS site visits.
Maintains compliance with PharmaWatch and monitors for temperature excursions, submitting incident reports.
Logs patient information in respective data banks (e.g., IRIS Idaho State Immunization).
Attends and actively participates in PCMH Team Meetings, Staff Meetings, In-Service and Educational Programs.
Assists with orientation of rotating clinical personnel.
Creates a positive team environment and works with the PCMH Team to ensure all KCH patients are given top priority.
Relates well to people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds and treats patients with dignity and respect.
Provides accurate and thorough work product with attention to detail; maintains accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
Supports compliance with federal, state, and other agency requirements, adhering to confidentiality.
Manages priorities and workload, utilizing time management for effective workflow in a fast-paced clinic environment.
Adheres to policies and procedures and supports standardization and integration across the KCH organization.
Maintains knowledge of universal precautions and bloodborne pathogens.
Assists with clinic training to ensure compliance with OSHA and Infection Control requirements.
Willingness to work flexible hours to meet patient care needs/demands.
Performs related work as required.