Registered Nurse - Obstetrics

Aviva Health•Roseburg, OR

15d•$40 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse - Obstetrics (OB RN), within their scope of licensure and under the general supervision of the Clinic Supervisor, utilizes the nursing process and critical thinking to provide care to our Reproductive/Women’s Health patients. The OB RN performs daily clinical duties and functions as a resource to department staff. This position treats and educates patients and the public about various medical conditions, prenatal/postpartum care, sexually transmitted infections and provides advice and support to patients and their family members.

Requirements

Active and unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse licensure required; BSN preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years progressively responsible, relevant experience in an ambulatory setting.
Experience with EMR; Athena Health EMR experience preferred.
Leadership experience, excellent customer service skills, and team building and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure, detail oriented, organized, and meet deadlines.
Excellent computer and organizational skills; knowledgeable of office procedures and patient flow.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Athena Health EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Triage phone calls and walk-in patients for acuteness of need and/or priority of intervention; document assessment information of all activities.
Perform clinical nursing functions that may include but are not limited to, blood draws, IV insertion and IV fluid/medication administration per provider order, suture/staple removal, foley catheter insertion/removal/management, wound care, coumadin management, staff training, vaccinations, perform nurse visits (scheduled and walk-ins).
Inform patients of abnormal lab test and imaging results.
Explain procedures and treatments to patients and provide patient education on various health-related conditions to individuals and groups of patients.
Administer injections and screens as ordered/prescribed by providers.
Provide support and education to LPNs and Medical Assistants including mentoring, training, and oversight in basic skills and procedures, testing knowledge base, and giving in-services.
Participate in implementation of clinical programs for patients with chronic conditions.
Oversee the operation, accountability for, and maintenance of clinic equipment.
Participate in orientation of newly hired clinicians.
Provide back up in checking in patients and scheduling patient appointments.
Maintain familiarity with the complex needs of the patient population that includes multiple medical, social, and psychosocial barriers in achieving and maintaining wellness and stability.
Attend staff and in-service meetings; participate in agency committees and task force activities.
Comply with all Aviva Health policies and procedures, especially with regards to HIPAA.
Comply with attendance policies and procedures with regards to punctuality and reliability.
Demonstrate respectful, professional and appropriate behavior that supports a team-oriented work environment. Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, core values and goals of Aviva Health and its healthcare delivery including the ability to integrate values of justice, respect, compassion, excellence and stewardship into appropriate programs and services.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.