Registered Nurse-Float

Job Description

Purpose of Job:
Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by managing patient care at assigned clinic as follows:

• Performs independent visits while operating under standing order procedures.

• Partners with provider on chronic care management and complex patient management.

• Performs medical flip visits with provider for hospital discharges, ER follow-ups, and other complicated visits.

• Facilitates general day-to-day flow of the clinic in close collaboration with other team members.

• Serves as liaison between outside providers/health care entities and the clinic.

• Collaborates with appropriate teams to design and test workflows and RN integration into the care team.

• Performs patient, family, and caregiver education including motivational interviewing and patient centered health action plans.

• Assists in improving the performance of identified quality measures and population health initiatives.

• Triages patients in clinic and over the phone as requested.

• Responsible for case management related to specific patient populations to ensure utilization of specialized healthcare services.

• Conducts regular assessment of patient needs and develops comprehensive plan of care.

• Collaborates with patient and Care Team for wrap around services.

• Conduct home health visits as determined in the care plan.

• Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.

Education/

Experience:

Associate degree in nursing required. Valid RN license in the state of Washington or Idaho required upon hire. Nursing experience, preferably within a community health setting required. Case management experience preferred. Experience with electronic health records preferred.

Skills:

Excellent customer service, oral and written communications skills required. Compassion for patients required. Must be able to work well in team environment. Ability to multi-task in fast-paced work environment, with ability to anticipate future needs required. Computer skills required. BLS (CPR/AED) required. Valid driver’s license and insurance required. Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment is required.

Nurses are required to stand, sit, and be mobile one-third to two-thirds of the time. They are required to use hands to finger, handle or feel over two-thirds of the time, as well as reach with hands and arms. Climbing or balancing occurs less than one-third of the time; while stooping, kneeling or crouching occurs between one third and two-thirds of the day.

Communicating by talking / hearing occurs over two-thirds of the day. Amount of time spent lifting or exerting force is about 50% for up to 10 pounds and less than one-third of the time up to 25 pounds. Rarely is there a need to lift more than 26 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Annual milestone bonus for all eligible employees! $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000.

Robust health coverage with employer-offered medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.

401(k) with up to 6% employer match for a retirement plan that invests in your future.

Work/life balance — enjoy more than six (6) weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees, to recharge and refresh.

Tuition assistance and student loan repayment — let CHAS Health pay for your education!

Up to $7,500 for childcare annually through reimbursement, to help you balance work and family life.

CME and license fee reimbursement — we’ve got you covered.

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* Offered benefits dependent upon employee eligibility and criteria _

$38.03 - $57.52

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CHAS Health will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. CHAS Health does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.