Registered Nurse

VISION, MISSION & VALUES:

Every employee of SIHF Healthcare is expected to uphold our vision, mission, and values. Our actions will reflect our values of Compassion, Diversity/Inclusivity, Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Stewardship creating a culture in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. This will result in our vision of an "Enriched health and life in a just society" through the fulfillment of our mission to build partnerships, develop safe and affordable housing, community engagement in building trust and solutions, foster economic development, provide access to comprehensive health care services, and reduce disparities

CUSTOMER SERVICE COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:

Treat every person with dignity, respect and kindness by listening with your full attention, address questions/concerns immediately, and accept responsibility to follow through by always doing what you say you will do. You support our customers, and your team, by being patient, understanding and positive, knowing that you are SIHF Healthcare to those we serve.

POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for planning and carrying out individualized nursing care based upon accurate assessment and evaluation of the actions performed, according to the treatment plan prescribed by the provider. Provide support and assistance in other departments/sites as needed or directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manage patient flow. Prepare patient for examination by providing clear, simple explanations, assist provider during patient exam with labeling specimens appropriately for processing, provide correct testing requisition slips with instructions to patient upon discharge, and inform patient of required follow-up care.

2. Assess vital signs, reason for visit, signs/symptoms reported by patient/parent/guardian, patient history, social history, patient allergies with type/severity of reaction, current medications, laboratory/radiologic results, and patient's level of understanding and/or need for accommodation and need for support prior to patient being seen by the health care provider.

3. Establish personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements.

4. Develop and implement educational plan, utilizing patient diagnosis, quality measures checklist, health stage age related recommendations and available teaching materials. Revise based upon evaluation of patient/parent/guardian level of understanding or need for knowledge.

5. Check for and/or obtain signed informed consent form for required procedures and Release of Information from patient/parent/guardian.

6. Assist with routine examinations and procedures; provide simple, clear explanations and encouragement as necessary. Establish compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patient and family and friends.

7. Assess and refer patient for support services necessary for improved patient health outcome (and /or in conjunction with provider) while providing appropriate patient referral in a timely manner.

8. Check for the presence of allergies, administer medications as ordered by the provider and observe patient for allergic reactions.

9. Assess patient health status over the telephone, determine plan of action, or advise patient on self-care/monitoring. Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, other team members, providers and patient's family members.

10. Authorize medication refills from verbal, written or provider protocol orders, with appropriate documentation of refill and ensuring appropriate follow-up.

11. Provide support and assistance in other departments/sites as needed or directed.

12. Assist with maintaining all required tracking within the health center system.

13. Function within the legal and ethical parameters of nursing care, as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and according to the policies of SIHF Healthcare.

14. Educate staff members on current knowledge acquired through continuing educational opportunities.

15. Identify problem areas with supervisor/health center manager; implement a plan of action to bring about change. Resolve…