RN, Healthcare Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job Details

Job Location:

Lynchburg, VA 24504

Salary Range: $32.00 - $33.50 Hourly

The Registered Nurse (RN) works in conjunction with a medical provider to provide professional, team based medical care and nursing support in a clinical setting. Under the clinical supervision of the Lead Nurse, Unit Lead, Associate Director of Nursing (ADON) or provider and the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), the nursing staff plays a critical role in the delivery of quality, patient-centered medical care within the context of a federally (HRSA) qualified community health center (FQHC).

• 1. Communicates with patients in a courteous and professional manner in face-to-face encounters and via the telephone.
• 2. Educates the patient and family members on the patient’s diagnoses and health care self-management within scope of knowledge and authority.

• 1. Participates with the provider in the implementation of the plan of care and multidisciplinary patient education.
• 2. Promotes the Team-Based Care Model by participating in daily huddles and monthly care team meetings to communicate and collaborate on patient issues and needs.

• 1. Conducts patient screening for hearing, vision, vital signs to include blood pressure, height, weight, and other routine procedures as needed.
• 2. Assists the providers with in-office tests and procedures as ordered.
• 3. Administers medications including intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous, and intradermal injections as ordered by the provider.
• 4. Initiates and monitors the infusion of IV fluids if needed.
• 5. Documents the clinical activities and patient interactions in the medical record.
• 6. Collects specimens from patients, performs in-house laboratory testing, and processes specimens and requisitions for transport to the outside testing facility.
• 7. Stocks exam rooms and special treatment rooms with necessary supplies and indicates necessity for ordering supplies on the appropriate supply order form, board, or list.
• 8. Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward continuous learning and developmental opportunities.
• 9. Returns patient phone calls promptly.
• 10. Demonstrates flexibility, open mindedness, and versatility in adjusting to changing environments and requirements as necessary.
• 11. Functions as a triage nurse.
• 12. Interacts with other agencies/medical entities as needed to obtain patient medical information, to ensure continuity of care, and to ensure patients receive necessary durable medical equipment (DME), prescriptions, and other supplies.
• 13. Participates in the education of nursing students, medical assistant students, and new hires assigned.
• 14. Physical attendance is an essential element of the job and necessary to perform the essential functions of the RN position.
• 15. Other clinical duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Nurse, Unit Lead, ADON, or CNO.

• 1. Attends and participates in staff and other JHC meetings as required.
• 2. Supervises other nursing and support personnel as assigned.

• 1. Attends all nursing department meetings and participates in the JHC Quality Improvement (QI) program.

• 1. Attends all mandatory OSHA infection control trainings and follows general OSHA guidelines for infection control, including “Standard Precautions”.
• 2. Abides by all JHC infection control policies, including acute response measures in the setting of a public health concern or disease outbreak.

• 1. Performs skills evaluation a minimum of every two years utilizing the RN/LPN/Medical Assistant Competency Form.

• 1. Staff members will abide by the Code of Conduct as documented in the Corporate Compliance Manual.
• 2. Must demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to Johnson Health Center and its mission.
• 3. Treats all patients and staff with dignity and respect, being mindful of the cultural differences of the diverse population we serve.
• 4. Management may modify, add, or remove any job functions as necessary, or as changing organizational needs require. J

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