Lead, Registered Nurse (RN)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Women's Health

Jordan Valley Health•Springfield, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Jordan Valley Health (JVH) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: Improve our community’s health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVH strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
One year of relevant work experience (for RN)
Minimum of two years’ clinical experience required (for LPN)
Current, unrestricted MO RN license (for RN)
Current, unrestricted MO LPN license (for LPN)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, must obtain within first 90 days of employment.
IV certified (for RN)

Nice To Haves

Experience in ambulatory clinical setting preferred
Experience with electronic medical records preferred

Responsibilities

Utilizes nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implantation of basic preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative nursing care of assigned patient/family as evidenced by documentation and observation of positive patient care outcomes.
Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure.
Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures necessary for the care of the patient.
Perform delegated nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards.
Assists in data collection on the EMR.
Documents pertinent observation and intervention on appropriate record.
Contributes to the development of the patient/significant other plan of care based on the identified patient problems/needs.
Reports needs of the patient and observations regarding condition to the provider.
Carries out physician orders accurately, directly, and indirectly.
Performs selected tasks related to patient care and the patient’s environment in a safe manner.
Administers medication accurately, observing patient response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes.
Maintain and coordinate communication among patient/significant other, staff, and physician as evidenced within medical record, client, and health care team feedback.
Assists in assuring that effective communication exists with the patient/significant other as reflected in the plan of care.
Work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team in coordination of the patient’s care as evidenced by other department feedback.
Assists patients, family members, visitors, or employees with concern and empathy; respects their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous, professional, and respectful manner.
Answers and refers telephone calls or other inquiries to ensure accurate and timely communications as facilitated.
Assists in the orientation/training of new Team Members and functions as a role model for current/new staff.
Consistently works in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow Team Members, other Team Leads, and Nursing Supervisors.
Takes direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
Demonstrates flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary within the Clinic.
Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.
Ensures compliance with regulatory standards.
Develop schedules for team members.
Perform medication reconciliation with patients.
Advise and schedule appropriate follow-up appointments.
Request appropriate medical records.
Effectively communicate patients’ changing needs and plans of care among staff members.
Report patient needs/programs and observations regarding patient’s condition to the physician.
Participates in staff development programs.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and is responsible for information discussed.
Assists patients, family members, or other clients with concern and empathy; respects their confidentiality and privacy and communicate with them in a courteous and respectful manner.
Assists in the orientation/training/mentoring of new Team Members.
Assists other Team Members in the performance of their assignments.
Consistently evaluates work and determines if further steps are needed to meet client expectations.
Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
Minimizes non-productive time and fills slow periods with activities that enables preparation to meet the future needs of the Clinic (education, organizing, housekeeping, assisting others.)
Organizes job functions and work area to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frames.
Consistently demonstrates ability to take the initiative to make decisions/choices without direct supervision.