Registered Nurse (RN), Adult Health

People's Community Clinic•Austin, TX

23h•$65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Care Team RN is an integral part of the health care team, fulfilling the Clinic’s mission by promoting and facilitating excellent health care for patients in accordance with established nursing standards. This position works as a member of a care team to coordinate patient care and support patients and families in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change. Care team members are expected to assess and manage the health needs of the patient population and to communicate effectively with all patients, especially vulnerable populations. North Clinic Location: 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752 Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

RN, graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Two to three years of related experience or training
Current professional license to practice in the State of Texas.
CPR Certified
Bilingual in English/Spanish
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including reflexive listening
Skill in public relations and group presentations
Basic counseling skills and health education knowledge, including an understanding of human anatomy and physiology
Able to establish and maintain cordial and professional relationships with patients, volunteers, and Clinic staff
Able to develop and use resource and referral systems.
Able to work independently, exercising personal initiative.

Nice To Haves

Clinic experience strongly preferred
EMR experience helpful

Responsibilities

Participate in the coordination of patient care management as part of the care management team for high-risk populations.
Provide health-related education as directed by the provider or as indicated by the nurse's assessment.
Participate in collaboration with the health care team in identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing patient and family needs to develop a plan of care.
Responsible for full compliance with all applicable regulations for the operation of a Class D Pharmacy.
Telephone/walk-in triage of patients using approved national standards.
Perform patient medication reconciliation in conjunction with the provider as part of the pre-visit assessments and care coordination, including coordinating refills with providers at the time of visit.
Follow up with patients as directed by the provider.
Perform Birth Control Refill visits and patient education as needed.
Refer to and resource other extended care team members (such as the Unit Clerks, Medical Assistants, Health Ed, Referrals, or other resources) to maximize patient flow and provider productivity.
Participate in chart audits as per protocols to monitor quality of care.
Route incoming patient records and forms as appropriate.
Communicate home health referrals and notify providers.
Participate in care team huddles and other staff meetings as required.
Participate in problem identification and resolution in functions relevant to duties.
Maintain effective communication with Unit staff, other floor personnel, Clinic management, and all departments, acting as a resource within the clinic to other care team members.
Demonstrate support for decision-making, policies, and procedures.
Participate in quality improvement processes and projects, including policy and procedure development and updates.
Participate in special projects.
Identify opportunities to improve workflow, work processes, and patient care, and work cooperatively to implement these and other quality improvements.
Adhere to HIPAA guidelines.

Benefits

18 PTO days per year & 11 paid holidays
Major Medical Health Insurance Coverage. Most employees experience $0 in out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Dental & Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer-paid Life Insurance
Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Annual Training
403(b) with 5% employer matching

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