RN Family Practice

ST JOHNS HEALTH•Jackson, WY

5d•$33 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The RN promotes and restores patients’ health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members and providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.

Requirements

Must be able to perform specific clinical tasks while providing excellent clinical care.
Must possess sound nursing knowledge and be able to provide/assist in patient education.
Must have sound knowledge of clinic procedures.
Ability to read/interpret physician notes and orders, analyze options and provide counsel to patients.
Current RN license with the authority to practice in the State of Wyoming and BLS required at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

BSN
ACLS desirable as well.

Responsibilities

Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality.
Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors.
Assesses disease condition using observational, interviewing, interpretation, and critical thinking skills in a developmentally appropriate manner.
Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.
Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, monitors, and documents treatment progress and patient response.
Delegates as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act.
Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.
Collaborates with other clinics, community resources, providers and staff as needed in a timely and efficient manner.
Ensures continuity of care.
Educates patient and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
Participates in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.
Tracks quality assurance data and monitors for acute and chronic care management.