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Registered Nurse
Location:
Plymouth, NH
Description:
Summary GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Responsible for providing professional nursing care for MSHC patients and families following established standards and practices. Assists clinicians and staff in coordinating patient care. ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION: The mission of Mid-State Health Center is to provide comprehensive and scientifically sound medical care in a setting of mutual trust and respect to all individuals of its service area regardless of their ability to pay. Duties ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Adheres to established MSHC policies and procedures. 2. Works within the RN Scope of Practice. Maintains current New Hampshire license and required continuing education credits. Maintains skills by completing all required clinical competencies and training at orientation, annually, and as needed for new equipment or procedures. 3. Performs and documents Nurse Visits according to established protocols. Completes nursing assessments as appropriate. Nurse visits include Anticoagulation Management, Allergy Injections, Immunizations and other nursing procedures.4. Collaborates with clinicians and other care team members. Provides mentoring and supervision to medical assistants cross training in Nursing.5. Triages patient telephone calls and determines appropriate intervention (including scheduling office visit or referral to Emergency Department as needed). Collaborates with clinical staff and clinicians as appropriate.6. Incorporates Medical Home model of care into daily practice.7. Provides patient education. Assists with patient follow up calls and medication reconciliation. 8. Administers medications with adherence to ?Medication Rights? and provides pertinent patient education and information.9. Ensures proper documentation for all nursing interventions. Conducts timely pre-visit preparations and population management activities using the Electronic Health Record (EHR) ?Reminders? system.10. Assists as needed in all aspects of clinician support for patient exam. This includes but is not limited to completing patient intake, and medication reconciliation. Performs or assists with procedures as directed by the clinician.11. Communicates and collaborates with external agencies such as Speare Memorial Hospital and Home Health agencies. 12. Maintains readiness of exam rooms and nursing area, including stocking, cleaning, and room turnover. 13. Performs other duties including Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) as requested or assigned.14. Adherence to current evidence-based clinical guidelines, standards of care, and standards of practice as applicable.15. Assists in Care Coordination of CCM patients individually or as a panel and documents appropriately. Requirements EDUCATION: RN degree, BSN preferred EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year professional nursing experience, office experience preferred LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS: Current NH RN license. KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES: 1. Knowledge of current nursing practices, regulations and protocols. 2. Strong computer knowledge and ability required3. Strong communication and customer service skills. Clear and concise communication is needed for phone triage.4. Strong leadership skills.5. Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with concise and appropriate documentation.6. Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and complete assignments in timely manner.7. Skill in maintaining a safe work environment with attention to infection control, safety and confidentiality policies.8. Skill in performing clinical procedures, and administering medications. 9. Strong critical thinking and nursing assessment skills. Works independently, with the ability to seek guidance and support from appropriate resources.10. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and report any illegal or unethical act involving another employee or anyone acting on behalf of the organization.11. Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team and promote a positive work environment.12. Ability to respond to ever changing environment and react calmly and competently in emergency situations.13. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.14. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, in writing, and by phone.15. Ability to comply with established policies and procedures, and within the nursing scope of practice.16. Ability to recognize deviations from normal with respect to vital signs and patient overall presentation and using critical thinking skills acts and reports appropriately. PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Hand dexterity for office machine operation, stooping and bending to files and supplies, mobility to complete errands or deliveries, or sitting for extended periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity; for things such as typing, using calculator, and eye-hand coordination. ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive. Combination of office and exam settings. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances and other conditions common to nursing situations.OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Category I. Benefits Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Tuition Reimbursement - Life Insurance - 403(b) with match - FSA - EAP - Cancer insurance - accident insurance - paid time off - paid holidays - professional development assistance
Education/experience:
None, Less Than 1 Year
Company:
Mid-State Health Center
Posted:
April 2 on acquire4hire
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