Registered Nurse-Clinic (32 hours per pay period)

Mille Lacs Health System•Onamia, MN

17d

About The Position

The Clinic RN works in collaboration and continuous partnership with clinic patients and their family/caregiver(s), clinic/hospital/specialty providers and staff, and community resources. The Clinic RN collaboratively assists MLHS patients applying evidence practice to achieve optimal care.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Minnesota
Knowledge of nursing principles, policies, procedures and medical ethics equivalent to years of experience
Excellent communication skills across disciplines and at various levels
Possession of attention to detail, organization and prioritization skills
Basic Computer skills and comprehension
Basic Life Support required
Excellent customer service skills
Culturally competent care of diverse clients
Accuracy in documentation
Proficient spelling, typing and computer abilities
Multitasks, flexible and team oriented
Maintain waived lab testing competency
Patient age specific competencies

Nice To Haves

Ambulatory care experience
Experience in chronic care management
Knowledge of community advocacy and community resources

Responsibilities

Perform Nurse visits
Facilitate process and work flows to augment quality initiatives (meaningful use, PCRS, MN community measures)
Assist clinic staff and providers to enable efficient flow of patient care. Tasks to include but not limited to; rooming of patients, administering injections, facilitating patient requests by phone and patient portal and coordination of outside referrals
Provide medication reconciliation and provide continuity of care by serving as liaison and primary contact for retail pharmacy staff; and other care providers
Facilitates medication refills by protocol
Connect patients to relevant community resources and services for patients (e.g. medications, medical equipment, home care etc.)
Assist in development and management of anticoagulant program (TBD)
Create and promote adherence to a care plan, developed in coordination with the patient, primary care provider, and family/caregiver(s) (TBD)
Reduce emergency room utilization, hospital readmissions and increase quality of care by coordination of chronic care program (TBD)
If assigned a provider: Chart prep; prepares for patient visit through EMR prior to visit
Rooming patient which includes height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, color vision/hearing screening. Performs and fully completes all documentation in the EMR
Administration and documentation of oral and injectable medications and vaccinations
Proper storage, handling, and administration of vaccines. Be able to determine vaccines appropriate for patient based on past vaccine records, age, and the CDC and MDH vaccine schedules
Complete continuance of patient care by coordinating diagnostic testing and referrals to inside and outside providers
Provides instructions and education to patients as instructed by providers
Sets up prescription refills and route to care team box
Review and execute phone notes and forms
Completes nurse box and flags EKGs, ear lavages, assisting provider with procedures
Restocking of supplies in exam rooms
If assigned front desk: Reception/Clerical task which include but is not limited to: Scheduling appointments, verification of insurance, checking in for appointments
Completing patient referrals
Ordering of supplies and equipment and restocking of supplies in exam rooms
Serve on various committees and task forces as assigned.
Willing to train and provide a productive learning environment for students, externs, and new staff, including, but not limited to Clinical Assistants and Patient Care Technicians.
Employee will comply with all Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) policies, including safety policies, procedures, and rules. All will be expected to report unsafe conditions to a member of management.