RN Clinic - General Surgery
About The Position
PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Clinic - General Surgery for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $45.14 - $67.70. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. Hiring Bonus & Relocation Assistance may be available! Spotlight on PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend | Springfield, Oregon A Better Workplace Community Provides professional nursing care to patients in the clinic/outpatient setting in compliance with professional practice standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team. Details of the position: Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs. This includes assessing patient's condition, triaging patient phone calls, counseling patients, providing patient education, taking patient histories, administering prescribed medications, changing dressings, cleaning wounds and monitoring patient vital signs. Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards. Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development. Participates in the development of and maintains established policies, procedures and objectives. Participates in the development and implementation of quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention programs. Demonstrates competence in making professional judgements pertaining to patient care. May screen and prioritize patient telephone or walk in inquiries concerning their medical care, prescription refills and insurance authorizations and referrals. Evaluates and responds appropriately to urgent or emergency situations. Performs other duties as assigned. What you bring: Accredited School of Nursing Required.
Requirements
- Accredited School of Nursing Required.
- Required: Registered Nurse in state of practice and
- Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support
- Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required)
- Basic computer skills including MS Office applications (Required)
- Effective prioritization skills (Required)
- Ability to provide health education to patients, staff and community (Required)
- Knowledge of Medicare, JCAHO, DNV & HCFA regulations pertaining to ambulatory care (Required)
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs (Required)
Nice To Haves
- 1 year Preferred: experience as a registered nurse
- May be required: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs. This includes assessing patient's condition, triaging patient phone calls, counseling patients, providing patient education, taking patient histories, administering prescribed medications, changing dressings, cleaning wounds and monitoring patient vital signs.
- Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
- Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
- Participates in the development of and maintains established policies, procedures and objectives.
- Participates in the development and implementation of quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention programs.
- Demonstrates competence in making professional judgements pertaining to patient care.
- May screen and prioritize patient telephone or walk in inquiries concerning their medical care, prescription refills and insurance authorizations and referrals.
- Evaluates and responds appropriately to urgent or emergency situations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- full medical/dental/vision coverage
- 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions
- paid time off
- employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
- tuition and continuing education reimbursement
- wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
