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Please note that this position is in Plummer, ID. Carpool opportunities are available.             

QUALIFICATIONS:  Current RN Licensure in the State of Idaho is required.  One (1) year experience in acute care and at least two years of experience in an outpatient primary care setting preferred. EMR experience preferred.  Typing skills of at least 35 wpm preferred.   Current BLS and ACLS required and /or willingness to obtain within (6) months of hire required. 

ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Hearing: within normal limits with or without use of corrective hearing devices.
• Vision: adequate to read 12-point type with or without use of corrective lenses.
• Must be able to verbally interact with staff, clients and public.
• Manual dexterity of hands/fingers for writing, computer input.
• Able to lift up to 25-100 lbs. (assist in transfer of patients)
• Stand 40% of the day.
• Walk 60% of the day.
• Pushing up to 30-100 lbs. (i.e. crash cart, stretcher, or wheelchair)
• Pulling up to 25-80 lbs.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Professional knowledge of and ability to apply nursing care principles, practices and procedures required assessing needs of wide variety of medical, surgical, obstetrical, gynecological and pediatric patients.
• Knowledge of normal course of disease, anticipated complications, and indicated therapeutic intervention.
• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals and their desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use.
• Knowledge of and ability to recognize emergencies, and treat if needed.
• Obtains appropriate vital signs, including weights and heights under nurse documentation. Also able to recognize normal and abnormal ranges.
• Obtains the appropriate information, specimens, lab results, x-ray results and health history from patients to prepare them for the clinical provider.
• Assists clinicians with procedures, such as minor surgical procedures, and prepares the exam room and instruments for these procedures.
• Able to anticipate medical providers’ needs.
• Must possess the skill of arrhythmia recognition.
• Knowledge of immunization recommendations and protocols.
• Operates and maintains appropriate medical equipment.
• Ensure complete, accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record including the right patient, right encounter date/time and appropriate provider.
• Appropriately selects patients’ complaint/reason for visit using HPI template in EHR.
• Able to input vital signs, allergies, medications, past medical history, past diagnostic information, family history, social history, confidential information, review of systems, update diabetic and/or Coumadin flowsheet, and/or any procedure completed into Next Gen/EHR.
• Able to order Immunizations, drug injections, lab, x-ray, print labs.
• Able to accurately and completely fill out an ROI.
• Transfer information is documented accurately, completely and in a timely manner for patients’ transfer to other health care facility.
• Able to input information into the EMR quickly and efficiently.
• Ensure patient education/teaching plan by patient needs.
• Promote continuity and consistency to deliver quality care.
• Access resources for referrals as needed and schedule appointments for patients needing referral.
• Practices Universal Precautions, Infection Control and Safety Measures.
• Follows established policies for safe administration of medicines, treatments, and procedures.
• Meets mandatory education requirements for safety, i.e. blood borne pathogens, body mechanisms, hazardous chemicals, fire and safety procedures.
• Communicates situations of potential legal risk at time of occurrence through appropriate chain of command process.
• Able to utilize all medical equipment within scope of practice safely and appropriately.
• Effectively uses computer, NextGen/ EMR and other communication tools.
• Demonstrate knowledge of required skills such as use of EKG machine, SVN machine, Fetal Monitor, Cardiac Monitor, Mini-Infuser, etc. then able to operate these devices.
• Performs procedures that are within appropriate scope of practice (for example, tympanography, audiometry, spirometry, administration of medications, venipuncture (blood draws), performing EKG’s, performing vision screening, dressing changes and suture removals.)
•  Confidentiality
• Privacy
• Security
• Resolution to complaints
• Cultural/Religious Issues
• Communication
• Support patient rights to:
• Obtains informed consent.
• Respects and supports the patient’s rights to treatment or services in accordance with clinic policy.
• Coordinates and cooperates with other caregivers for productive problem solving.
• Knows responsibility and performs efficiently as a team member in emergent situations, remaining calm, communicating an
• documenting appropriately.
• Demonstrates availability at all times during operating hours.
• Demonstrates ability to critique own practice for error and pursues corrective action.
• Keeps informed by reading memos, emails and bulletin boards and seeking out assistance of others.
• Take ownership of issues. Participates in projects and follows through to completion.
• Pursues education activities to maintain or enhance a current level of knowledge and competency and documents appropriately.
• Positively adjusts to health care environment and changes.
• Adheres to personnel policies.
• Functions as a dependable team member by demonstrating self-initiative when needed, and assisting when requested.
• Demonstrates priority setting ability and organizational skills by timely completion of assigned tasks, maintaining clear an orderly work area.
• Limits personal phone calls/cell phone use in the clinical area.
• Maintains relationships that are characterized by mutual support, open communication, trust and respect.
• Avoids destructive comments, lack of support, and negative/offensive non-verbal behaviors.
• Gives feedback to others in a private, constructive manner.
• Handles conflicts with appropriate respect for privacy and maintaining the self-esteem of those involved.
• Reviews patient’s health record at each visit for Health Care Objectives and Immunization update.
• Greets patient in exam room, obtains chief complaint/reason for office visit.
• Reviews patient chart for medication reconciliation; provides education to patient if necessary.
• Completes past medical, family, and/or social history information in the patients’ chart.
• Completes Review of Systems, assessing patient conditions, recognizing changes in status and initiates action when appropriate.
• Screens/interviews patient by phone or walk-in to determine the need to be seen and the urgency of the condition.
• Assists the medical providers with diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical procedures. Documents any significant changes for physician to review.
• Acts as Case Manager for all patients assigned to his/her provider team; ensuring all preventative screening is complete following Health Care Plan and individual diagnosis are up-to-date.
• Utilizes established medical protocols and/or standing orders to treat stable phases of chronic illnesses and minor health problems.
• Orders lab, x-ray, or appropriate tests to facilitate patient flow or under the physicians direction.
• Demonstrates/administers medications skillfully and correctly.
• Demonstrates excellent technical skills and judgment such as IV therapy, treatments/wound care, assists with casting, suturing, and dressing, offering comfort, and cleanliness.
• Supervises LPN; MA; CNA and fill-in nurse in the event the nurse manager is off duty.
• Supports clinic request when asked or adjust work schedules during times of vacation, staff illness, or clinic needs.
• Other duties as assigned.