Job Duties:

• Triage QuickCARE walk-in patients to assess urgency and needs
• Possess knowledge of QuickCARE clinic services and provider requirements
• Collaborate with the Gritman Emergency Department for best practices and care continuity
• Coordinate nursing activities, including collaboration with physicians and other departments
• Identify priorities for patient care management
• Understand the responsibilities of all nursing roles for effective staff assignments
• Delegate unit and patient responsibilities to clinical staff based on their qualifications, following Idaho's nursing regulations
• Use communication theories and techniques in negotiations with patients, families, and staff to achieve care goals
• Routinely check and update the accuracy and completeness of patient care plans
• Contrast and evaluate patient behaviors and conditions against care plan goals
• Assist in establishing patient care criteria for quality improvement programs
• Check equipment functionality
• Ensure patient safety in compliance with Rural Health Clinic Accreditation standards
• Audit patient medical records for completeness and accuracy of care documentation
• Implement corrective measures for any deficiencies in the quality of care administered

Benefits offered:

• Comprehensive Health Care Coverage: Enjoy access to top-tier medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, all conveniently provided through our extensive network of trusted local providers.
• Secure Retirement Plans: Participate in our Roth/401k retirement plans with employer matching, securing your financial future and retirement goals.
• Championing Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible schedules and a supportive environment that values your well-being, allowing you to maintain a healthy balance between work and life.
• Invest in Your Future: Take advantage of our generous educational and tuition reimbursement programs, supporting your continuing education and pursuit of higher degrees.
• Time Off Benefits: Ample time off, providing you with the necessary time to recharge and attend to personal and family needs.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: As a non-profit organization, time spent at Gritman Medical Center qualifies you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Rewarding Excellence: Earn extra compensation for achieving advanced credentials and specialized certifications, demonstrating your commitment to professional growth and expertise.
• Competitive Compensation: Receive competitive market-based pay that recognizes your skills and experience.
• Family Friendly Amenities: Access our convenient childcare facility, ensuring peace of mind and convenience for working parents.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Engage in on-site classes, seminars, and skills fairs to enhance your knowledge and skills, fostering continuous growth and advancement.

Requirements:

• Education: Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing with at least an AS in Nursing.
• Licenses/Certifications: Must be a Registered Nurse in Idaho or possess a compact state license.
• Required Skills and Abilities:
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Flexibility
  • Ability to work effectively in a team
  • Self-motivation
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work under high pressure
  • Effective time management for self and others
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Functional Demands:

• Populations Served:
  • Serves all age groups: neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
  • Includes all genders, races, ethnicities, sociopolitical and demographic groups, various marital statuses and sexual preferences, developmental and physical abilities, religions, and nationalities.
  • Populations may have impairments affecting any or all body systems and senses.
• Physical Demands:
  • Considerable patient lifting, positioning, and transferring.
  • Prolonged standing or walking.
  • Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
  • Requires good manual and finger dexterity.
  • Visual requirements include the ability to see near and far, depth perception, color differentiation, and focusing ability.
  • Essential hearing, speech, and sense of touch.
  • Occasional repetitive motion activities.
• Environmental Conditions:
  • Regular exposure to bloodborne and other infectious diseases.
  • Contact with patients in varied conditions.
  • Possible exposure to patient elements like accidents, injuries, and illnesses.
  • Faces varying and unpredictable situations, including potentially violent or angry patients and families.
  • Work in emergency and crisis situations.
  • Occasionally works irregular hours or shifts.
  • Frequently manages multiple demands and tasks simultaneously.

Education

• Associates or better in Nursing

• Bachelors or better in Nursing