Registered Nurse - Kelsey Seybold Clinic - Downtown Shops

UnitedHealth Group•Houston, TX

7d•$29 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

The registered nurse provides nursing care to patients in an assigned clinical area and leadership on the unit, under the supervision of a Nurse Supervisor, or RN Coordinator. The RN applies clinical nursing knowledge and utilizes demonstrated skills to ensure the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational and professional standards. The RN utilizes critical thinking to identify priorities and make judgments concerning basic and comprehensive needs of multiple patients in order facilitate appropriate and timely care.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved professional registered nursing program
Current and valid Texas RN license
Current BLS through American Heart Association
6 months in a clinical area
Computer experience
Proven ability to use equipment and related supplies for selected patient population for the assigned clinical area. Including CPR, oxygen administration, and intravenous therapy

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing
Specialty nursing certification in ambulatory care or one appropriate to the specialty area assigned
ACLS and/or PALS
2+ years of ambulatory care
EPIC experience
Proven windows bases computer skills

Responsibilities

Review doctor's schedule, abstract as needed, print PVS for each patient and request other relevant information needed for patient's visit that day
Prepares and submits patient documents for scanning
Monitor assigned in basket and complete work as needed-Overdue Results/Letters
Schedule appointments and assist patient with specialty referrals and radiology testing
Provide pre-printed patient educational material as directed by provider
Proper disposal of confidential patient information –daily
Follows HIPAA policy and procedures regarding patient confidentiality
Reinforce patient teaching
Identify basic health related learning needs of patient
Prepare and submit UR and other referrals as directed by the physician
Call in prescriptions as directed by the physician
Monitor in basket for orders placed by physician and perform tasks that need to be completed (i.e. waived testing, EKG's, specimen collection, spirometry, hearing, vision); reports and accurately documents patient response
Document observations related to health status and report findings
Rooms patients on arrival as rooms become available: Obtain patient’s demographic information, history, chief complaint
Verify patient allergies and documents vital signs per policy
Reconcile medication list with patient at each visit and update preferred pharmacy
Documents patient education to include patient's learning method, preferred language, if needs an interpreter and ability to read, and include appropriate education for office visit
Complete questionnaires when appropriate (ie lead, TB, flu, New Patient Intake)
Prepares patient and room for physician visit
Assist physician with preparing patient for examination & minor office procedures
Perform activities of daily living on patients as needed (ie emptying ostomy bags, changing adult and pediatric diapers)
Transport patient within facility as needed
Performs/Obtains: EKG, Waived Testing (Capillary Blood Glucose, Hemocult, Urine Pregnancy), Hearing & Vision Testing, Sterilization of Instruments, and procedures. Report and document patient response
Collects & prepares lab specimens (Urinalysis, Pap Smear, Biopsy, Cultures) and transports to lab
Perform CPR as needed and assist during times of emergency
Medication administration using the 7 rights, document, monitor, and report response
Telephone management: collect pertinent patient information to help determine health care need and document in the medical record. Report information to physician for direction
Monitor supplies, medications and forms and notifies appropriate staff when reorder needed
Remove and tag broken equipment and notifies coordinator, supervisor, or manager
Cleans exam rooms daily and documents on log
Monitors supplies for expiration date and restock to par levels
Perform sterilization of instruments and complete logs (assignment based on completion of sterilization class and delegation by appropriate nursing staff)
Attends staff meetings
Maintain a clean and organized work area with a minimum of personal items
Complete daily logs as assigned by nursing supervisor or coordinator
Waived testing (ie glucometer, urine dipstick and urine pregnancy logs) CLIA standards
Refrigerator and room temperature logs
Eye wash station
Other QA logs
Performs accurate, legal, & ethical documentation
Maintain patient confidentiality
Practice OSHA safety standards with proper disposal of biohazard waste
Uses frequent hand washing or hand sanitizer (up to 10 times before have to wash hands with soap and water, unless hands visibly soiled) to prevent and control the spread of disease within the clinical setting
Uses gloves and PPE as needed
Uses aseptic or sterile technique as needed
Verify equipment has a current PM label before use
Identifies and reports potential barriers for the safe provision of patient care and maintains a safe patient environment
Responsible for personal growth and career development
Demonstrates competency during annual skills, Reports unsafe practices. Participates in continuing nursing education programs
Works with patients to achieve excellent customer service and high levels of satisfaction
Practices mutual respect among all members of the healthcare team.
Works with other staff to promote an efficient and effective healthcare team
Demonstrates Kelsey-Seybold’s Mission and Values
Meets both Clinic and individual Customer Service goals and standards by maintaining 90%25 or greater of excellence in customer service
Provides age appropriate interactions. (See text box at end of this JD)
Answer and direct incoming calls to appropriate staff using a caring non-rushed tone
Identify clinic, department, name and job title in health care team
Ensure accurate information is obtained and communicated to the physician
Report and provide documentation of all complaints to coordinator, supervisor, manager or Clinic Administrator Utilize warm transfer process when redirecting patient to ensure needs are met
Demonstrates prudent use of resources. Minimizes wasteful actions
Assists with maintaining equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendation
Reports to coordinator, supervisor, manager, or clinic administrator the need for over-time and obtains approval
Contributes and participates in the department and clinic process improvement plans. (PDSA)
Supports and provides department leadership for initiatives related to meeting AAAHC and other accrediting standards
Follows all safety standards for patients, employees and visitors
Recognizes and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals
Demonstrates knowledge and skill needed to provide safe and effective immunization to facilitate patient care. Which includes but not limited to: Routine Immunization administration
Foreign travel immunizations and consultation
TB skin test application and reading
Allergy immunotherapy injections
Medication administrations
Documents administrations
Knows how to access the a resource RN when needed
Seeks clarification or guidance with questions related to medication and immunization administrations from the physician