Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (Full-Time)

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the Registered Nurse is directly responsible for working collaboratively with providers and other health care staff, providing comprehensive patient care, and works collaboratively with other health/social agencies to provide continuity of care. He/she also has the responsibility for the maintenance and promotion of patient health for patients who receive services through the Genesis Family Health clinic.

POSITION SCOPE

1. Financial Responsibility – None
2. Financial Responsibility – None
3. Staff/Supervision – Direct: None
4. Staff/Supervision - Indirect: None

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Achieve Result

• Assess the immediate and long-term physical, mental, and social health care needs of individuals and families through all forms of communication along with staffing the nurse line on a daily basis..
• Incorporate age-appropriate principles and consider the cultural and linguistic needs of patients and families to develop a plan of nursing care.
• Work with the individual and/or family to arrange follow-up care and provide patient education.
• Provide support to individuals and families during periods of wellness and injury, incorporating as appropriate the medical plan of care.
• Initiate action by direct contact, by telephone, or referral, according to approved guidelines.
• Case-manage families as needed to achieve the health care goals.
• Orient new patients to the Health Center and the delivery of care.

Operational Excellence

• Provide nursing services and treatments requiring specialized training, knowledge and skills such as injections, immunizations, respiratory treatments, medication delivery, etc.
• Monthly vaccination inventory and medications and educate/counsel patients with acute/chronic health problems for the promotion maintenance and restoration of health as deemed appropriate by the supervising provider.
• Manage the flow of the clinic by previewing schedules, patient charts, and proper triage procedures.
• Monthly KDHE reporting.
• Daily activities such as wound care, OB intake, chronic care management and infection control.
• Help order clinic specific medical supplies, birth control devices, medications etc, as needed.
• Sterilize procedure tools and equipment as needed.
• Participate in monthly quality improvement processes.
• Demonstrate sound judgment as evidenced by documented recommendations to patients and timely communication with providers.
• Maintain knowledge of programs and resources.
• Uphold professional ethics for self and responsible and accountable for individual nursing judgments and actions.
• Adheres to office dress code and standards of behavior.

Relationships

• Participate in all meetings and conferences as required, as well as participate in community screening events as required.
• Ability to forge positive working relationships with our patients.
• Willingness to work with a diverse population and be respectful of different cultural customs and belief systems.

Leadership

• Participate in all meetings and conferences as required, as well as participate in community screening events as required.
• Attention to the mission and values of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KEY COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Confidentiality - Must maintain strictest confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA regulations and policies
• Organization – Ability to develop and maintain record-keeping systems.
• Patient Oriented - Ability to take care of the patients’ needs while following company procedures.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Persistence - Ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action in spite of opposition or discouragement.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Tolerance - Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• RN / LPN from an accredited school of nursing or college preferred 

Experience

• Current Kansas state license required
• Proficiency in English written and oral communications, Spanish or other languages are also desirable.
• Experience working in a clinic is preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Excellent organizational skills
• Professional manner and appearance
• Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills

Physical/Environmental

• Work may involve exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, unpleasant odor and/or loud noises.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling average-weight objects up to 15-20 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to maintain sufficient visual acuity to read, and write.
• Position requires sufficient hearing level to effectively communicate with people directly or by telephone.
• Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require OSHA training.
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.