RN: Clinic (Part-time)

Pagosa Springs Medical Center•Pagosa Springs, CO

1d•$36 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in Pagosa Springs Medical Center’s Rural Health Clinic, collaborating with physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, LPNs, Patient Service Representatives, and other team members to coordinate and provide patient-centered outpatient care. The RN helps lead an assigned Primary Care Team by providing daily guidance, assigning and prioritizing work, coordinating care, and serving as a clinical resource to support staff. The position provides direct nursing care within the RN’s scope of practice, including patient assessment and triage, clinical procedures, medication and immunization administration, follow-up coordination, and patient and family education. The RN supports quality improvement, regulatory readiness, population health initiatives, accurate documentation, and a safe, positive clinic experience. This is a part-time, non-exempt, on-site role. Scheduled hours are based on department needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
Current Colorado RN license in good standing.
Current AHA BLS certification for healthcare providers.
Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, providers, and coworkers.
Strong clinical judgment, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy outpatient environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Two years of nursing experience in a clinical setting.
Outpatient clinic or physician-office nursing experience.
CLIA-waived laboratory testing experience.
Immunization experience.
Additional language skills.

Responsibilities

Practice within the Colorado RN scope of practice and provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments, monitor changes in condition, and communicate abnormal findings to providers.
Triage patients using established protocols and workflows; respond to telephone calls, portal messages, and clinical concerns.
Coordinate care and communicate with providers and other members of the healthcare team.
Perform clinic-appropriate procedures, including dressing changes, suture and staple removal, EKGs, nebulizer treatments, ear lavage, orthopedic device fitting, and other ordered treatments.
Perform injections, administer and document medications and immunizations, and follow medication safety standards.
Perform CLIA-waived point-of-care laboratory testing as directed.
Navigate care for assigned Clinic Team patients and provide education about conditions, procedures, treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and follow-up.
Reinforce provider instructions, follow up on outstanding orders, and ensure appropriate next appointments are scheduled.
Review patient messages and use nursing judgment to address, resolve, schedule, or escalate concerns.
Coordinate with other departments and healthcare organizations to support continuity of care.
Provide daily guidance, assignments, and prioritization within the assigned Primary Care Team.
Serve as a nursing resource; assist with oversight, supervision, training, and education of clinical support staff; mentor LPN/LVN and medical assistant staff.
Participate in training and orientation of new clinical employees and support evidence-based nursing practices.
Maintain timely and accurate electronic health record documentation and document patient quality data.
Support quality improvement and regulatory readiness initiatives.
Maintain team message centers and follow up on patient calls, messages, faxes, and portal communications.
Assist with medication prior authorizations and other patient-care coordination activities.
Support clinic opening, closing, inventory, supply management, and shared clinic responsibilities.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with PSMC policies and applicable healthcare privacy requirements.