Clinic RN Job Brawley area,California USA,Nursing

Position: Clinic RN I

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Clinic RN I

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $39.09 To $44.93 Hourly

SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse - Staff provides professional nursing care by utilizing the nursing process to care for patients within an assigned unit. Coordinates care provided at the Clinic as directed by department management and medical providers. Cooperates with other members of the health care team in meeting total needs of patients. Participates in patient teaching. Directs and assists in activities of ancillary personnel.

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS

Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, nursing diagnosis, plan intervention and evaluation to ensure that resources of the Department are used to provide for patient’s care, comfort and safety. Prioritizes plans and organizes the delivery of comprehensive nursing care as provided by the healthcare team.

Collaborates with the Licensed Independent Practitioners to identify the medical management, patient goals and nursing interventions.

Demonstrates technical/clinical competence in providing appropriate nursing care or the department assigned. Can manage change with the workload. Initiates emergency measures, which require independent judgment and action.

Acts as an advocate for patient rights by initiating and maintaining confidentiality, privacy, safety, patient education and active collaboration with the healthcare team to promote the patient’s best interest.

Accountable for assignments and their completion within scheduled work hours. Maintains appropriate time records. Works independently with minimal supervision or direction.

Orientates new staff members as needed. Functions as a clinical resource to LVNs, Medical Assistants (I & II) and ancillary staff.

Supports, promotes and functions within the Clinic and unit policies and procedures and the Nurse Practice Act.

Demonstrates proficiency in managing resources and safely utilizing equipment. Actively contributes to cost control by managing time, resources and supplies effectively.

Administers and controls medications.

Attends a minimum of nine (75%) unit staff meetings annually to be successful. Accountable for reading minutes of monthly meetings. Participates in conferences and education programs, as required, and Quality Improvement activities and issues that monitor to improve care provided.

Assesses patients and patient populations need for case management within the health care continuum.

Assesses the multidimensional domains of: physical functioning, psychological functioning; social supports and financial resources.

Conducts concurrent utilization activities according to established criteria and guidelines.

Evaluates and collaborates with all members of the health care team to document patient status and variances, working toward achievement of patient goals/optimum quality and cost outcomes.

Makes appropriate referrals using available community/regional resources.

Implements plans appropriate for the individual.

Complies with all managed care programs.

Maintains complete and disciplined documentation of activities.

Reports monthly activities and data.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Assesses and cares for the geriatric patient with knowledge and clinical skills of the aging process.

Assesses and cares for the pediatric patient with knowledge and clinical skills of the growth and development process.

Maintains and demonstrates professional skills through self-development and participation in on-going hospital in-service education.

Maintains accountability for own practice and for aspects of nursing care delegated to peers, LVNs and other ancillary personnel.

Utilizes the chain of command in situations where resolutions for the issue exceeds ones’ authority.

Demonstrates knowledge and the ability to apply ethical and legal principles to practice.

Communication:

Clearly and accurately communicates pertinent aspects of the patient’s care to other members of the Patient Care team.
Documentation in patient records will be problem oriented and will provide relevant, factual and accurate information.
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