Registered Nurse(Elk Ridge) - Winslow - Family Medicine

El Rio Health•Winslow, AZ

About The Position

Elk Ridge Community Health is seeking a dedicated, patient-focused Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care and support efficient patient flow in a fast-paced outpatient setting. The role supports the organization’s mission of providing comprehensive, quality health care that is affordable and accessible to people with health care needs, and contributes to a positive experience for staff and patients, healthier patients and employees, and positive financial results. The Registered Nurse performs clinical and operational duties, including patient triage and intake, medication administration, specimen collection, prescription refill processing, patient education, care-team communication, and guidance to support staff. The role also supports clinic readiness, inventory management, safety and infection-control practices, and compliance with Joint Commission requirements. Employees are expected to represent Elk Ridge Community Health professionally, support community health events, use organizational resources cost-effectively, accurately document hours worked, and maintain proficiency with operating systems and software. Reliable transportation is required to accommodate operational reassignments during the workday. Employees must complete pre-employment drug testing and may be subject to additional testing under applicable policies and regulations. Positions responsible for the safety and welfare of others are classified as safety sensitive.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
Three years of hands-on patient-care nursing experience in a hospital or clinic setting.
Current Registered Nurse license in good standing from the Arizona Board of Nursing.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.
Current, valid Level I fingerprint clearance card in good standing, or application for one within seven working days after beginning employment.
Reliable transportation capable of meeting operational reassignments during the workday.
If driving during work hours, a valid driver’s license and compliance with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.
Employees must undergo drug testing before employment and may be subject to post-accident, reasonable-suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing under applicable federal and state regulations.
Ability to meet the position’s safety-sensitive requirements where applicable.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification with an in-person component, required upon hire if working in Urgent Care.
Bilingual English/Spanish ability, including speaking, reading, and writing in both languages.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered if directly related to the job’s functions and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Triage patients by phone or in person, assess symptoms, and follow established clinical protocols.
Support patient intake and flow by rooming patients, collecting vital signs, and documenting in the EMR.
Administer ordered medications and vaccines and monitor patient responses.
Prepare and collect lab specimens for in-house or external testing.
Process prescription refill requests according to protocol.
Provide health education and guidance to patients and families based on individual care plans.
Facilitate communication between patients and care teams using phone, portal, and EMR systems.
Supervise and provide clinical guidance to support staff as needed.
Assist with inventory, clinic supplies, and medication stock.
Ensure compliance with safety, infection control, hazardous waste handling, and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with leadership to stay current on best practices and maintain readiness for inspections.
Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in accordance with policies and procedures.
Demonstrate understanding of and proficiency with compliance and reporting requirements for Joint Commission Certification standards.
Represent Elk Ridge Community Health professionally and serve as a positive informational source for the community.
Participate in community events that promote good health and awareness of Elk Ridge Community Health services.
Participate in appropriate health care activities at the local, state, and national levels to maintain and enhance the organization’s image.
Use materials, supplies, equipment, and other organizational resources cost-effectively and limit waste.
Accurately document hours worked and ensure documentation is signed off or approved in a timely manner.
Maintain proficiency with organizational operating systems and software by learning and demonstrating new skills as systems and programs change.
Perform other duties as assigned.