Description

Primary Scheduled Hours: 80 hours per pay period

Job Summary:

Provides patient care in the office setting. Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or physician. Maintains regulatory requirements, nursing and office policies, procedures and standards. Communicates with physicians and team members about patient's clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.

Who are we?

• Newport Hospital and Health Services is located in Newport, WA on the Washington-Idaho border. We are an independent rural healthcare provider.
• Newport Hospital and Health Services consists of:
  • 24 bed Rural Community Hospital - Trauma Level IV
  • 15 providers Rural Health Clinic
  • 72 – bed, high –level care, Advanced Assisted Living Facility
  • 42 – apartment; low-moderate care level Assisted Living Facility
  • In 2021 we celebrated our 100th year in operation servicing the local members of Newport, WA and the surrounding communities. 

Education Background and Experience:

Professional Requirements

• Maintain regulatory requirements.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision physician, evaluates outcomes, and consults with other health team members as required.
• Ability to assist nursing and medical staff with routine examinations and patient treatments. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Medical and surgical asepsis is carried out during treatments and special procedures.
• Ability to position and prep patients for office procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist physicians with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an physician.
• Maintains infection prevention and control standards for exam/procedure rooms; cleans, disinfects, changes linen, etc.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with office standards.
• Answers telephone calls in a professional manner, directs calls appropriately; refers patient problems to office physician; schedules patient appointments.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Performs preventive maintenance.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with NHHS. Please contact HR at 509-447-6320 for any vaccination verification questions or to request an accommodation application.

The above job summary, professional requirements and essential job functions are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel for this job classification.

Qualifications

Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range ($21.17– $24.94/hour) dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation increment increases annually.

Full-time benefitted - (60-80 hours per two week pay period).
Part-time benefitted - (40-59 hours per two week pay period).
Qualified employees of Newport Hospital & Health Services are offered the following benefits:

We offer competitive wages.
Comprehensive benefit package including:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match
Long Term Disability
AFLAC
Flexible Spending Account
Bonus, if eligible upon Board approval
We provide a complimentary gym membership
We offer various tuition assistance programs
We give back to our community – snack bags for local schools and assist with Meals on Wheels for our elderly. 
We work where we play - Three major ski resorts are located within one hour of Newport, numerous lakes, rivers, and hiking trails. Truly an abundance of outdoor recreation.
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Our nurse development strategy is competency and confidence focused. We employ nurse techs and foster growth for new graduates including specialty areas.
We offer training on the job to new graduates
All employees are given the opportunity to learn and advance within the organization.
We offer strong family-like support system
Collaboration and team building is supported and developed using teaching and practice of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

NHHS employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at 509-447-6320.