RN--Lynchburg Sign On Bonus Eligible

About the position

The Registered Nurse works in conjunction with a medical provider, to provide professional, team based medical care and nursing support in a clinical setting. Under direct supervision of the Provider, the nursing staff plays a critical role in the delivery of quality, patient-centered medical care within the context of a federally (HRSA) qualified community health center (FQHC).

Responsibilities

• Communicates with patients in a courteous and professional manner in face to face encounters and via the telephone.
• Educates the patient and family member on the patient's diagnoses' and health care self-management, within scope of knowledge and authority.
• Participates with the Provider in the implementation of the plan of care and multidisciplinary patient education.
• Promotes the Team-based Care Model by participating in daily huddles and Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) bi-weekly team meetings to communicate and collaborate on patient issues and needs.
• Conducts patient screening for hearing, sight, vital signs, blood pressure and other routine procedures.
• Assists the Providers with in-office test and procedures as ordered.
• Administers medications including IM and Sub Q injections as ordered by the Provider.
• Initiates and monitors the infusion of IV fluids if needed.
• Documents clinical activities and patient interactions in the Medical Record.
• Collects specimens from patients, performs in-house laboratory testing, and processes specimens and requisitions for transport to the outside testing facility.
• Stocks exam rooms and special treatment rooms with needed supplies and indicates necessity for ordering supplies on the appropriate supply order form.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward continuous learning and developmental opportunities.
• Returns patient phone calls promptly.
• Demonstrates flexibility, open mindedness, and versatility in adjusting to changing environments and requirements as necessary.
• Functions as a triage nurse.
• Interacts with other agencies/medical entities in regards to patient medical information and documenting referrals as necessary.
• Participates in education of nursing students as assigned.
• Attends and participates in staff and other JHC meetings as required.
• Supervises other nursing and support personnel as assigned.
• Attends all nursing staff meetings and participates in the JHC QI program.
• Attends all mandatory OSHA infection control trainings and follows general OSHA guidelines for infection control, including 'Universal Precautions'.
• Abides by all JHC infection control policies, including acute response measures in the setting of a public health concern or disease outbreak.
• Performs Annual Skills Evaluation and signs the 'Nursing Competency Skills Checklist'.

Requirements

• Must be licensed with the Virginia State Board of Nursing with a current RN license.
• Must have graduated from an accredited nursing program.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Nice-to-haves

• Should there be a work experience qualification?

Benefits

• This position is a FLSA Non-Exempt position.
• This is an OSHA high risk position.
• This is an ADA negotiable position.