Registered Nurse I​/II​/III

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Full Time NURSING Kewa Pueblo Health Corp, Kewa Pueblo, NM, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $43.73 To $70.00 Hourly

Registered Nurse I/II/III

Department: Nursing

Reports to: Director of Outpatient Nursing

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Type of Position: Full-Time

Revised Date: 06/13/2024

MISSION & VISION STATEMENT:

The Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation (KPHC) is established for the purposes of carrying out the vision and mission of the Santo Domingo Health Center (SDHC). The MISSION of KPHC is: “ENSURING HEALTH & WELLNESS THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE WITH RESPECT FOR CULTURE” and the VISION OF KPHC is: “HEALTHY PEOPLE, HEALTHY COMMUNITY, and HEALTHY LIFESTYLE”.

POSITION

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this position is to provide skilled professional nursing services in an outpatient ambulatory clinic.

PERFOMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

In performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees of the Santo Domingo Health Center are expected to conform to the following:

• Fully uphold all principles of confidentiality and patient care.
• Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the healthcare industry.
• Interact in an honest, trustworthy and dependable manner with patients, employees and vendors.
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity. Maintain a current insurable driver's license.
• Comply with all Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation and Santo Domingo Health Center policies and procedures, as well as all applicable laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Worksindependentlyonspecialprojectsrelatedtopatientcareprocedures.
• Worksinconjunctionwiththe
  
  DirectorofOPDtoensurehighqualitypatientcare.
• Worksindependentlyas a designated
  
  Charge nurse delegating tasks,promotingworkflowstructure,interdepartmental networking (HIMS,Pharmacy,PHN).
• The Charge Nurse Roleisrotateddaily .
  • Charge Nurse Function is defined as an individual with proper registered nurse licensing who is responsible for accentuating efficient patient flow within the clinic.
  • This person delegate's assignment during the shift, provides supervision in support of the Director of OPD, supports staffing, defines patient acuity, and works cohesively with providers, medical assistants, and lab technicians in ensuring there is a balanced workflow fit for providing quality in patient care.
  • Director of Nursing first approves any schedule adjustments.
  • Answers calls that come through the "Triage Phone" when assigned and coordinates appropriate level of care.
  • Handles patient's complaints with Director of OPD.
  • Checks the "Crash Cart" on a daily basis/completes Crash cart daily log.
  • Participates and engages other team members in quarterly chart audits.
  • Outlines assignments on the assignment board.
  • Communicates directly to the Director of OPD and follows proper chain-of-command.
• Servesas patientadvocateby assistingpatientswithinformationneededto make their healthcare decisions,implements health care plans and seeks medical assistance.
• Maintainsprofessionallicensuresandcompetencethrough participationineducationrelativetoambulatorynursing practices and maintaining annual competency documentation.
• CompletesallCErequirementsinatimelymannertomaintaincurrentlicensures.
• Participatesinmandatoryin-servicesrelatedto CPR,Infection Control;
  
  Blood Borne Pathogens ,Safety,ATP proficiency etc.
• Usesnursingprocessestodeterminedeliveryofnursingservicesinaccordancewithdepartmentalpractices.
• Observesandaccessespatientconditionwithconsiderationfor age specific attributes(i.e.infants,children,adolescent, adult and geriatric) and discussessignificantchangeswithattending
  
  Physician sand/orMid-Levels.
  
  Records initial assessmentdatain the automated
  
  Electronic Health Record  system.
• Prioritizescareneeds to presenting complaint,follows
  
  Health Promotion Disease Preventionguidelinesand  standards for specific groups,suchas diabetes,hypertensionandotherchronicgroups.
• Facilitates continuity ofcareinvolving the patient and family in the development ofthe plan for ongoing care. Performs patientandfamilyeducation based on established standardsasrequired byageofpatient basedonpatient preferred learning style,and documents education in Electronic Health Records  (EHR); utilizing an interpreter as necessary.
• Utilizesthehealthsummaryinplanningindividualvisitsandpreventivecare.
• Carries out Physicians and/or Mid-Levels'ordersincludingtheadministrationofprescribed…