Registered Nurse; RN - Combest Grand Expectations FQHC

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Combest Grand Expectations FQHC
Position Description

Employees in this classification are responsible for providing professional nursing care in an assigned specialty or sub-specialty clinic. They perform a variety of general and specialized nursing duties as part of a total health care team to provide the patient with complete evaluations. Employees in this position generally assist the head nurse in the supervision of other clinic personnel and may substitute for this person in the event of his/her absence.

May supervise and instruct subordinate nursing personnel. Receives supervision from head nurse or physician, functions independently within guidelines. May supervise ancillary nursing personnel in the performance of certain tasks, and assists in training personnel. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families, and other clinic personnel and outside professionals.

Requisition

45418

Optional Attachments

Professional/Personal Reference, Professional License/Certification, Recommendation/Referral, Transcript, Other Documents Supporting Qualifications

Travel Required

None

Pay Grade Maximum

31.00

Major/Essential Functions

* Review patient charts and provide outcomes for performance management, quality improvement, and required reporting.

* Supervise and/or delegate nursing care to other members of the health care team using evidence-based practice in accordance with departmental staffing model as identified by Clinic Department Administrator.

* Assist SR Staff Nurse with development, maintenance, revision and evaluation of protocols and provide daily supervision of nurses and subordinates to include scheduling, activity overview and daily duties and function.

* Report data, identifiy and report alterations in patient responses to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals outcomes and patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team.

* Triage and or determine the physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families based upon interpretation of comprehensive health assessment findings.

* Refer patients and their families to resources that facilitate continuity of care, health promotion, maintenance and restoration.

* Complete required training(s) and CEUs.

Grant Funded?

Yes

Pay Grade Minimum

18.24

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

MON - FRI 8 am - 5 pm (closed at noon for lunch)

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

* 2-3 years of experience working in a hospital, ambulatory clinic, or community-based setting.

* CPR BLS Certified.

* Electronic Health Records (EHR) experience.

* Experience in phlebotomy (lab blood).

* Experience in collecting and processing lab specimens.

* Two years of supervisory experience.

* Experience in reviewing patient charts for quality indicators.

* Ability to effectively communicate in English & Spanish (bi-lingual).

Department

SON Combest Center Lbk

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app
4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Occasional Duties

* Supervise nursing team as identified by the Clinical Department Administrator.

* Attend required institutional and departmental training sessions.

* Attend and participate in departmental meetings.

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited program of professional nursing or scheduled to complete a program of professional nursing within 120 days of applying for a position.

License/Certification:
Current Registered Nursing license in the state of Texas or the attainment of a temporary permit from the Board of Nursing to practice professional nursing pending full licensure in the state of Texas. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX- RN) on the first attempt.

Experience:

No experience required.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

290X

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

66B, 66C, 66E, 66G, 66H, 66N, 66S, 66T

Air Force Specialty Code

46AX, 46FX, 46NX, 46PX, 46SX

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