REGISTERED NURSE-RURAL COMMUNITIES

FRANKLIN PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER INC•Brewton, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Participates in coordination, planning, implementation and evaluation of care provided by the Patient Care teams under the direction of the provider team leader but within the objectives, standards and policies of the center and within the parameters of his/her preparation. Supports nursing services under the RTF Grant in FPHC's rural service areas, including Baldwin, Escambia, Conecuh, Monroe, and Choctaw Counties.

Requirements

BSN or Associate Degree in Nursing, graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Current license to work in the State of Alabama.
One year clinical work experience.
Demonstrated clinical competence.
Assumes responsibility for own continued personal and professional growth.
Demonstrated appropriate manner, conduct, grooming and sound judgment.
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively.
Good health and consistent attendance.
Registered Nurse Licensed issued by the State of Alabama
CPR Certification
Valid driver's license.
Must adhere to safety regulations, personnel policies and procedures.
Safety and Hazard Communication training update is required annually.
Knowledgeable of OSHA and CLIA requirements to assure compliance.
Maintain yearly health maintenance records by obtaining TB skin testing and completion of the hepatitis series.
Adheres to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA Privacy Rule) policies and procedures.
Must successfully complete Privacy Rule compliance training annually or as revisions are made to the policies and procedures.
Must comply with Privacy Rule guidelines by learning to protect FPHC patient’s medical privacy.
Must comply with Privacy Rule guidelines by appropriately maintaining our patient information in compliance with national standards.
Must comply with Privacy Rule guidelines by providing appropriate security of FPHC patient records.

Nice To Haves

Membership and participation in AL Board of Nursing Association encouraged.
Bilingual/bicultural will be considered.

Responsibilities

Participates in Care team huddles- initiates pre-visit planning workflow to ensure care completion prior to visit whenever possible
Triage non-appointment patients (walk-ins) and all phone calls. Prioritize walk-ins according to the urgency of the patient’s condition.
Assess vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight, height, etc).
Place patients in examination rooms with proper drapes and privacy. Prepare patients for exam procedures.
Keep exam rooms clean, organized and stocked.
Comprehensive assessment including documentation of symptoms, chief complaints, medication reconciliation and allergy history.
Administer medications as authorized and prescribed by physician.
Documents properly all treatments, medications, lab results, phone messages, referrals, etc.
Assist physician with treatments, examinations, injections, x-rays, EKG’s, holter monitors, assessments, etc.
Starts and maintains IV fluids when prescribed. Administer IV medications when prescribed.
Assist and respond to emergencies.
Provide HIV pre-and-post test counseling as necessary in the absence of Social Services.
Monitor supply levels and reorder when needed.
Ensures coordination and tracking of all labs, referrals and diagnostic tests as required.
Maintains crash cart, O 2 tanks, narcotic box, refrigerator, medical supply room, medication closet and IV cart. Responsible for completing and reporting findings on log sheet to supervisor at the end of the reporting period.
Involving the patients in activities to improve their health (patient engagement) Uses skills for patient assessment and implements patient teaching/education/ self management.
Participates in Care team quality improvement activities including care team performance on required clinical, operational and financial measures.
Performs venipuncture and basic lab work as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Give immunizations, PKU’s, Medicaid screenings, vision/hearing exams, TB skin tests, and lab work (when necessary) strep tests, and obtain urine analysis.
Assists with Clupo and Cryo Surgery, Norplant insertion, OB intake, Family Planning, TB skin tests and lab work (when necessary)
Maintains current Alabama Nursing License and CPR certification. Remain abreast of current employee health practices and guidelines through continuing education classes, journals and professional organizations.
Attends continuing education related to infection control practices, monitoring and surveillance of infectious disease processes within an organization.
Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality.
Observes and supports Center policy.
Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences.
Carries out additional duties as assigned.