REGISTERED NURSE LEVEL 1
Company: CAN Community Health
Location: Clearwater
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Description:Statement of Purpose: Provides professional nursing
care for patients and assesses their wellbeing. Works as part of a
multidisciplinary team to enhance patient quality of life through
competent nursing care following established standards and
practices. Assists medical providers, clinical staff, and the
Practice Administrator in the coordination of patient care.
Career Path:Registered Nurses (RN) manage a varying degree of skill
and work depending on their certifications, community engagement
participation, and participation in CAN sanctioned specialty roles
or committees. There are three RN levels: RN 1, RN 2, and RN 3. A
level and salary are assigned based on their participation, skill
level, experience, and education. A RN can directly affect their
career path (level) based on their work to increase the size and
scope of their participation in activities and skill development.
Levels are reviewed at minimum annually as part of the annual
review/merit cycle.
Essential Functions:
- Promotes and practices CAN Community Health Inc's mission,
vision, guiding principles, and values and follows its policies and
procedures.
- Performs nursing duties and responsibilities as part of the
clinical team in the provision of nursing care to patients and
their families.
- Performs patient triage including the assessment of vital signs
and measurement of anthropometric measures, history taking, and
reviews patient chart to ensure all necessary documentation is
present, current, and complete to facilitate physician visits.
- Performs venipuncture, obtains specimens, and processes these
according to laboratory specific requirements.
- Performs intravenous catheterization and administers
intravenous fluids and medications per medical provider order.
- Triages patient phone calls and walk-ins and facilitates access
to care to all patients in collaboration with medical provider, and
clinical staff.
- Completes medication refills per medical provider's order and
in compliance with CAN Medication refill and EMR Policies.
- Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control
methods according to established protocols and procedures.
- Assists with quality assurance duties as assigned by Nurse
Manager or Practice Administrator.
- Supports quality program processes and objectives; participates
in local quality team as assigned.
- Documents all patient care in an accurate and timely manner,
and ensures compliance with grant requirements (340B, HRSA, Ryan
White).
- Coordinates services with other departments, partner
organizations, and the community as needed.
- Assists with referrals and coordinates services with other
healthcare facilities, organizations, and federal and local
programs.
- Collaborates with clinic team members and sister organizations
to coordinate patient services.
- Assists in all clinical areas and delegates tasks to LPNs/LVNs,
MAs, Phlebotomists, and/or support staff while ensuring that these
are completed effectively.
- Maintains and stocks inventory of clinical supplies,
medications (including samples), and vaccines, and completes the
necessary logs per CAN policies and procedures.
- Performs care team intake procedures in collaboration with
clinic team members to address patient needs.
- Maintains nursing licensure up-to-date and in compliance with
state and regulatory requirements.
- Continues professional training and education to advance
knowledge and skills of HIV/AIDS, STIs and other topics related to
the care of CAN mission patients.
- Develops and fosters networking relationships with the
community and support resources.
- Utilizes resources and supplies in a cost-effective
manner.
- Demonstrates courtesy, compassion, professionalism, and respect
in all interpersonal relationships with CAN patients, clients,
staff, and visitors.
- Participates and strives to achieve assigned Annual Performance
Objectives as established by CAN leadership.
- Continuously demonstrates clinical competency with nursing
skills and safety procedures and utilizes universal precautions
where appropriate.
Requirements:Education/Professional:
- Baccalaureate or Associate Degree in Nursing, graduate of an
accredited school of nursing, currently licensed to practice in the
state where clinic is located.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR) Certification
Experience:Minimum two years of professional nursing experience
directly, clinic experience preferred.Competencies:
- Communication - Maintains strong interpersonal and
communication skills while working with patients, visitors and
clinical team.
- Computer Skills - Proficient ability to use a computer and
electronic medical record. Possess the ability to learn and utilize
computer software programs.
- Confidentiality - Maintain patient, team member, and employer
confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations.
- Competent nursing skills - Ability to perform basic nursing
skills safely and effectively.
- Customer Service Oriented - Friendly, cheerful, and helpful to
patients and others. Ability to meet patients' and others' needs
while following CAN policies and procedures.
- Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute
details of a project or task.
- Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to adapt easily to changing
conditions and work responsibilities.
- Interpersonal Skills - Display a positive attitude and is a
positive agent for change.
- Teamwork - Work as part of a team and collaborate with
co-workers.
- Problem-solving/Decision Making- Ability to identify problems
and make decisions under stressful situations.
- Time management - Ability to work effectively, be organized,
and perform multiple tasks simultaneously and meet required
deadlines.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of HIV/STI/Hep C documentation protocols.
- Knowledge of local, federal, department, and OSHA/Stericycle
rules, regulations, and mandates.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, medications, and
accepted treatment practices.
- Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures.
- Knowledge of community health services and agencies
- Understanding of health care technology, equipment, and
supplies.
- Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice
guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation requirements
and federal/state laws related to release of health care
information.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to
establish/maintain a safe work environment.Skills:
- Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and
techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient
care.
- Skill in time management, problem solving, multitasking,
prioritizing, and nursing care coordination.
- Skill in initiating appropriate crisis interventions and
emergency response.
- Skill in patient triage in person, on the phone, or via
telehealth.
- Skill in preparing/maintaining records, writing reports and
responding to correspondence.Abilities:
- Ability to read and interpret providers' notes and medication
orders.
- Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages, injections,
intravenous infusions, and measure results.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency
situations.
- Ability to communicate clearly in a professional manner.
- Ability to apply principles of health promotion and disease
prevention.
- Able to work with all members of the interdisciplinary team in
a team environment.CAN Required Training:General Orientation
Hazardous Communication - annually Violence in the Workplace
Stericycle DOT Training - every 3 yearsBloodborne Pathogen Training
- annually Biohazard Waste Training - annuallyHIV/AIDS Sexual
HarassmentHIPAA Health Stream Courses (as assigned)Hazardous Drug
Disposal Training - annually
Work Environment:
This position requires the use of standard nursing equipment and
supplies including medical equipment and devices such as vital
signs monitors, pulse oximeters, glucose monitors, in-clinic
testing analyzers, EKG machines, AED machines, and oxygen tanks.
May involve use of patient assistive devices such as walkers, or
wheelchairs. Also requires the use of a computer, and other
standard office equipment such as telephones, photocopiers,
scanners, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical Requirements:
- Neat, professional appearance.
- Exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs.
of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to
lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the
human body. Involves sitting, walking, and standing for periods of
time.
- Requires expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken
word, visual and auditory acuity.Position Type/Expected Hours of
Work:This position may require additional time above normal
operating hours and on occasion weekend work.
Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to
cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or
responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.
Responsible To: Practice Administrator and Nurse Manager
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Keywords: CAN Community Health, Largo , REGISTERED NURSE LEVEL 1, Healthcare , Clearwater, Florida
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