Summary of Major Functions:

Provide nursing care to EDCare patients in conjunction with supervising physician. Complete daily nursing duties associated with eating disordered patients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Daily nursing duties, including specimen collection, blood pressure, observation of patients self-administering medication, orders, observing and recording weights, vitals, etc.
• Order standing labs or labs necessitated by protocol, draw blood if Quest is not on site, record and notify medical staff of findings of relevant diagnostic and laboratory tests; follows up with necessary labs; shares results of labs with medical staff, escalating priority results with appropriate staff.
• Address patients’ medical concerns and inquiries; listen and communicate by providing clinical information in a clear and timely manner; requesting information and resources needed to provide care.
• Collaborate on care delivery by including staff, other physicians and management in both service and patient care improvements; treat all members with respect; demonstrate the highest levels of ethical and professional conduct.
• Provides knowledgeable and thorough nursing coverage in conjunction with other medical staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of appropriate medications. Regularly reconciles prescribed medications for assigned patients and notify medical staff of any concerns.
• Adheres to Infection Control standards for EDCare. Educates and adheres to regulatory bodies, including but not limited to The Joint Commission, CDC & OSHA regarding monitoring infections in staff and patients.
• Provides patient education regarding side-effects and efficacy of certain medications.
• Timely completion and accuracy of clinical paperwork: treatment plan, progress notes, etc.
• Responsible for maintaining exam room; ordering supplies, maintaining organization, determining supply needs, etc.
• Adheres to, complies, and demonstrates support for the mission and values of EDCare .
• Ensure confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment.
• Provide and accept feedback in a respectful manner from all staff.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Colorado within 60 days of hire required.
• Experience treating patients with eating disorders preferred
• Experience in a mental or behavioral health setting preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills preferred.

Computer Skills:

• Minimum of beginner skills in Microsoft Office suite.
• Must be able to efficiently learn and effectively work within an electronic medical records system.
• Must be able to efficiently learn and effectively work within various software products.

Physical Demands and Environment:

Sitting frequently, standing occasionally, walking occasionally, talking frequently, hearing frequently, seeing constantly, reaching with arms and hands occasionally, crouching occasionally and using fingers intricately. This position requires lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds rarely.

Environmental conditions of this job include but are NOT limited to:

99% inside, 99% normal temperature and 99% normal noise as expected in a medical office environment.