RN- Rural Health Clinic - PRN - Varying Shifts

Minidoka Memorial Hospital•Rupert, ID

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Works under the direction of the Clinic Nurse Supervisor. Duties include planning, coordinating, assigning, and managing the work of professional and non-professional nursing personnel engaged in performing nursing services. May provide guidance to administrative staff under direction of practice manager or administrative office supervisor as it pertains to daily workflow. Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.

Requirements

Associates Degree or higher in Nursing of an accredited school of nursing and holds current licensure in the state as a registered professional nurse
One (1) year experience in the ambulatory, physician/medical clinic setting
BLS Certification
Must be able to pass any and all background checks required by law
Uses clinical thinking skills to trouble-shoot clinical issues.
Read, write, and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
Demonstrates a positive, respectful attitude and professional customer service.
Demonstrates understanding in use of IT resources, Microsoft office, and patient databases.
Demonstrates effective delegation skills to streamline operational workflows and optimize inter-office resources.
Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Demonstrates evidence of essential leadership, communication, education, collaboration, and counseling skills.
Ability to identify and implement appropriate patient communication strategies and overcome accessibility barriers, as required.
Proficient in communication technologies (email, cell phone, etc.).
Effective organizational skills and demonstrates ability to maintain accurate notes and records.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Nice To Haves

Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.
Emergency or crisis situations and life-threatening situations for patients.
Must be able to multitask and remain positive regardless of external pressure.

Responsibilities

Ensures staff accountability in meeting patient needs, supporting providers, and fellow team members.
Engaged in day-to-day processes and expectations with assigned staff.
Collaborates with colleagues and with Practice Manager in development and achievement of departmental team goals and objectives.
Assists with implementation of assigned staff training, competency training and assessment, mentoring, coaching and evaluation.
Ensures proper supplies and equipment are accessible and maintained at all times.
Provides direct patient care to meet the clinics’ and the patients’ needs under direction of medical providers.
Efficient time management and prioritization skills utilized in all functions.
Ensures all documentation and paperwork is complete, accurate, and timely.
Maintains effective communication with all staff and providers. Continually strives to establish and maintain good rapport and working relationships to foster positive intra- and inter- departmental communications.
Employs tact, courtesy, and a positive attitude at all times, with patients, physicians, visitors and coworkers.
Helps to ensure that assigned staff understands and adheres to Minidoka Memorial Hospital and clinic policies and procedures.
Assists Clinic Nurse Supervisor in maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
Acts as super user and resource for EHR.
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times, discussing patient, clinic or hospital business only when appropriate to provide quality patient care and adheres to HIPAA regulations.
Provides service excellence through customer satisfaction surveys, personally and through all clinical staff.
Medical and surgical asepsis is carried out during treatments and special procedures.
Ensure effective tracking of test results, medication management, and adherence to follow-up appointments.
Maintains an effective internal tracking system for identified patients.
Assists in answering clinic telephone calls in a professional manner; relays patient information and concerns to attending physician.
Performs other duties as assigned by Clinic Nurse Supervisor or Practice Manager.