Registered Nurse (Elk Ridge) - Grand Canyon - Family Medicine

El Rio Community Health Center•Grand Canyon, AZ

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About The Position

Elk Ridge Community Health is seeking a dedicated, patient-focused Registered Nurse to support its mission of providing comprehensive, quality health care that is affordable and accessible to people with healthcare needs. The RN delivers care, supports efficient patient flow, and helps meet clinical and operational needs in a fast-paced outpatient setting. The role includes patient triage and intake, medication and vaccine administration, specimen handling, prescription refill processing, patient education, and communication with patients and care teams. The RN also provides clinical guidance to support staff as needed and helps maintain clinic supplies, safety, infection control, regulatory compliance, and readiness for inspections. The RN is expected to represent Elk Ridge Community Health professionally, contribute to community health events and related organizational activities, use supplies and equipment cost-effectively, complete time documentation accurately, and maintain proficiency with organizational systems and software. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
At least 3 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 healthcare providers.
Level I fingerprint clearance card that is current and in good standing, or application for the card within seven working days after beginning employment.
Reliable transportation capable of meeting organizational 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 in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations.
Positions with responsibility for the safety and welfare of others are classified as safety sensitive.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification with an in-person component, upon hire if working in Urgent Care.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills, with the ability to speak, read, and write 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 patients and families with health education and guidance 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.
Help maintain inventory, clinic supplies, and medication stock.
Comply with safety, infection-control, hazardous-waste-handling, and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with leadership to stay current on best practices and maintain inspection readiness.
Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in accordance with policies and procedures.
Understand and comply with Joint Commission Certification standards and reporting requirements.
Represent Elk Ridge Community Health professionally and serve as a positive informational source for the community.
Participate in community events promoting good health and awareness of Elk Ridge Community Health services.
Participate in appropriate local, state, and national healthcare activities to maintain and enhance the organization’s image.
Use materials, supplies, and equipment cost-effectively and limit waste.
Accurately document hours worked and ensure timely sign-off or approval.
Maintain proficiency with organizational operating systems and software, including learning and demonstrating new skills after updates or improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned.