Clinic RN/Clinic LPN - Cascades East FT

QUALIFICATIONS Required: Current Oregon State RN licensure; CPR certification by the end of month following 2 months from hire date, and maintained; Previous patient care experience; Knowledge of proper telephone techniques; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing: Medical terminology; Working knowledge of numbers and measurements; accuracy in documentation; Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information; Participate and promote teamwork, and Knowledge of licensure scope of practice and ethical code of conduct.
Preferred: Continuing education to maintain competency in field of nursing.
Lic/Reg/Cert: Current Oregon RN license.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS Medium physical/mental demand capabilities.
Work independently as well as with healthcare providers, patients/families and other co-workers courteously.
Able to prioritize work demands and organize time efficiently.
Think clearly, work with time constraints under stressful situations.
Able to handle many telephone lines, walk/maneuver frequently in and around the clinic building and stand for long periods of time.
Possess excellent problem-solving skills.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Maintains an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards and techniques, and applies this knowledge in accordance with Sky Lakes/CEFPC policies and procedures and within laws and regulations governing nursing practice in the State of Oregon.
Functions as a team member, implements appropriate nursing actions to meet the patient’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social and intellectual needs.
Functions as care manager to patients to high risk patients.
Provides appropriate nursing assessment of patients during intake, phone triage and prioritizes interventions as necessary.
Accurately documents information and observations that contribute to the patient’s assessment and plan of care and.
reports abnormalities to physician.
Accurately documents education provided to patient/family.
Assists provider or co-workers with coordination of care including patient admission to hospital and/or other facilities, schedules patient procedures and appointments as needed and calls or faxes approved orders to care homes, nursing homes or hospitals.
Assists with medication refill process following CEFP guidelines.
Administers injections/immunizations and/or other medications, start and manage IV lines, per orders and completes appropriate documentation when providing clinical care.
Provides nursing support to clinic patients, both in person and on the phone.
Assists medical assistants with well child visits including knowledge of immunization practices.
Accurately completes documentation of immunizations and growth charts.
Demonstrates an awareness of cost containment and economical use of supplies and equipment.
Appropriately documents charges in EMR.
MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs other duties as assigned.
Licenses & Certifications Required Registered Nurse