Registered Nurse (Central Austin)

Texas Health Action•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse will assist with the delivery of patient care during the respective clinic hours of operation. This role will report to the Clinic Administrator with clinical oversight from the Nurse Manager. The Registered Nurse will prepare patients for examination, take vital signs, and record medical history. They will provide direct nursing care, including lab services, and distribute medications and treatments. The role involves conducting patient follow-up visits and physical examinations, teaching and counseling patients on health assessment and care, and providing clinical training to Medical Assistant staff. The nurse will review and prepare charts, serve as a mentor, and collaborate with the Patient Support Center RN team. They will follow organizational clinical SDOs, policies, and procedures, including verbal reporting of notifiable conditions to Texas DSHS. The position requires prioritizing work tasks, maintaining accurate patient records, and communicating effectively with staff, patients, partners, and the community. Active engagement in quality improvement initiatives and participation in meetings are also expected. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or equivalent work experience required
Current RN licensure in the state of Texas required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or must be obtained no later than two days after hire date
2+ years’ experience in patient care in an outpatient setting required
Microsoft Office Skills with an ability to become familiar with company or position specific programs or software
Must have basic PC skills that include a combination of working in a Windows Operating System and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality; able to maintain confidentiality under HIPAA standards
Ability to exercise a high degree of diplomacy and tact; excellent customer services and interpersonal communication skills
Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work with diverse people groups
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills in English
Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision
Ability to effectively interact with persons of widely diverse roles, backgrounds, cultures, and socio-economic classes, those in crises or resistant or negative toward organizations
Ability to apply time management practices to prioritize, schedule and complete work effectively to comply with mandated policies and deadlines
Ability to work on multiple tasks or parts of tasks simultaneously to ensure timely completion of work activities
Must be able to work productively with other departments and employees
Ability to work with professionals from various partners and organizations
Ability to successfully manage conflict, negotiating “win-win” solutions
Must be able to multi-task, prioritize with strong time management skills
Exceptional follow through on tasks and assignments
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and be able to perceive the attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, and/or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips
Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken word during activities in which they must convey detail or important spoken instructions to others accurately, sometimes quickly and loudly
Hearing to perceive the nature of sound with no less than 40 db loss @ Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction; ability to perceive detailed information orally and make fine discriminations in sound
Perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers
Individual must be able to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally and to be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
Must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation, and foot traffic; ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another

Nice To Haves

Experience with LGBTQIA+ and/or other marginalized communities a strong plus
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Experience in HIV testing, HIV services, STI testing, and treatment clinic preferred
2+ years of experience in working with diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ and other marginalized populations is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Assist with the evaluation and care of patients
Prepare patients for examination, take vital signs, and record medical history
Provide direct nursing care, including lab services
Distribute medications and treatments according to accepted standards of care
Conduct patient follow-up visits and physical examinations
Teach and counsel patients concerning health assessment and care
Provide clinical training to new Medical Assistant staff
Review and prepare charts prior to daily visits
Serve as a mentor to clinic support staff
Act as a liaison and collaborate with Patient Support Center RN team
Follow organization’s clinical SDOs, policies and procedures
Follow Texas DSHS notifiable condition verbal reporting requirements
Prioritize work tasks and services and complete tasks in a timely manner
Maintain accurate, clear and concise progress notes, problem lists, and medication lists
Communicate appropriately and tactfully with staff, patients, partners, and community
Actively engage in a quality improvement culture and participate in identified quality improvement activities
Participate in staff, planning, in-service, and other meetings as needed
Perform other duties as assigned