Registered Nurse InstaCare​/KidsCare Stand- RN

Job Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementation and evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, and coordination of care with other health team members.

Part‑time standby position (24 hours per week). Caregivers must be available to work day and evening shifts, including weekends and some holidays. Scheduling is based on clinic staffing needs and flexibility is required. Unit/

Location:

West Jordan Insta Care clinic.

Scope Staff RNs are pivotal members of the care delivery team headed by the physician and have specialized knowledge, skills and ability pertinent to ambulatory care patient needs. Scope of performance includes prioritization and triage of care delivery, implementing established standing orders and protocols, and performing procedures and therapies consistent with training and licensure. This position requires specialized knowledge and increased accountability, specific to high acuity and/or specialized patient populations (i.e. Instacares, Obstetrics, Infusion services, Sedation monitoring, etc).

• Patient assessment and triage
• Medication administration
• Specimen collection
• Assisting providers with procedures
• Patient education
• EMR documentation
• Supporting efficient clinic operations

Assessment – Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative and developmental skills as appropriate); seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team.

Planning – Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care; actively seeks patient and family involvement to develop plan of care; collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support; prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow‑up).

Implementation – Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration.

Evaluation – Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient and family satisfaction; revises plan of care as indicated, and reassesses changes as appropriate.

Professional Development – Promotes the nursing profession and participates in development of others; promotes an appropriate professional relationship between the nursing staff and physicians; integrates legal and ethical standards into practice: complies with regulatory standards and Intermountain policy, practice within scope of licensure, provide accurate & timely documentation, and understand legal implications of care delivery; meets initial, annual and ongoing competency requirements for job functions that are outside of basic RN training (e.g., clinical procedures, pertinent laboratory tests, use of equipment and supplies).

Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives (e.g., CQI, TQM, Lean, 100% participation, etc.).

• Current RN License in state of practice.
• BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Practice specific certification as required by the clinical setting (e.g., ACLS, PALS, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer skills.
• RNs with less than 12 months of working experience as an RN prior to joining Intermountain must obtain their BSN within four years of their start date.

• Previous Urgent Care, Emergency Department, Pediatrics, Family Practice, or Ambulatory Care experience preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
• Experience with frequent interactions with patient care providers and abilities to manage emergency situations.

• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer…