Clinical Registered Nurse

Kaniksu Community Health is a non‑profit, award winning Community Health Center that provides integrated, team‑based healthcare in north Idaho.

Patients consider us their partner in healthcare, over the course of their life and the spectrum of their health needs. From prevention and wellness to medical, dental, and behavioral health. From pediatric to geriatrics, we believe that quality healthcare should be accessible, approachable and affordable for everyone. Regardless of how a patient can pay, or the severity of their concerns, we help find solutions.

We provide access to comprehensive and integrated multi‑disciplinary services through the Patient Centered Medical Home model of care.

But we’re not just invested in our patients – we’re invested in our people. We know that our overall success is a combined effort and we therefore strive to provide opportunities for our employees to learn, grow and thrive. We are proud to have built a positive and engaged team with a 'family' spirit. Our team members are dedicated and provide a patient‑centric approach to care and know exactly what we are working on and why, and how their everyday work contributes to successfully achieving this goal.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Education Assistance and Guided Career Pathways
• 4% 401K employer match
• In‑house medical, dental, or behavioral health services
• Year round, affordable on‑site childcare at KCH Kid’s Club

A Kaniksu Community Health Registered Nurse is not just responsible for providing excellent customer service. They are committed to providing an excellent patient experience while performing essential clinical or administrative work in a fast‑paced, productive environment. YOU ARE an essential team member charged with assisting patients in managing their care at Kaniksu Community Health.

Under the direction of the KCH Director of Nursing, Medical Staff Providers and as a member of the Kaniksu Community Health Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Team, a typical day of a Registered Nurse might include:

• Works cooperatively with the KCH Medical Providers and personnel to carry out the goals and objectives of KCH according to the established policies and procedures.
• Reviews patient medical records for completeness, including the provider PAQ and updates the medical record as appropriate.
• Assist the team as needed to provide treatment and/or medical procedures
• Perform nursing Flip Visits to increase patient access to KCH, including but not limited to rooming, reason for visit, document chief complaint, and obtain pertinent patient history.
• Takes and records patient vital signs, including but not limited to blood Pressure, pulse rate, height and weight, etc.
• Perform screening/testing under the direction of the Medical Providers.
• Performs routine patient procedures (routine lab work, etc. as per Nursing/Provider direction or as indicated by protocols. Assists Provider with patient care tasks and procedures i.e. Pap tests/pelvic exams, surgical procedures, and dressings.
• Prepares patients for diagnostic tests; collects and labels specimens, completes lab tests allowable by CLIA certificate.
• Administers medications, gives injections which may include administration and documentation of medical administration consistent with his/her knowledge of pharmacology in accordance with health center policy.
• Calls in prescriptions, following written Medical Provider orders.
• Fills out laboratory and diagnostic testing requests and makes patient appointments following written Medical Provider orders.
• Assists multiple providers on occasion with established patient care protocols and works collaboratively for the coordination of quality health care as part of the Medical Home Team.
• Maintains a clean, safe, orderly work area and washes, wraps and sterilizes instruments as required.
• Adheres to infection control policies.
• Prepares patient record information for physician referrals and communicates significant information to other health care providers as required.
• Participates in preventive health teaching and education pertinent to procedures being conducted as delegated by the Provider.
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