Clinic Registered Nurse - Pain Management - FT

Position Purpose: The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing and implementing safe and effective patient care in a clinic setting by assisting providers in examination and treatment of patients.

 Essential Functions and Basic Duties

Position Specific Performance Expectations:

• Record patients’ current status, past medical history, vaccine status, vital statistics, and medication reconciliation in preparation for provider visit in EMR.
• Respects the confidentiality of patient records, and uses complete discretion when discussing patient information in accordance to HIPPA.
• Utilizes all department forms and documents in EMRs appropriately.
• Collect, label and transport all specimens appropriately.
• Demonstrates proper techniques when setting up for procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency and routine equipment and procedures.
• Collaborates with patient care planning. Actively participates in education specific to patient diagnosis and needs.
• Assists providers with special tests and procedures.
• Demonstrates an ability to start IVs and monitor IV fluids for correct rate.
• Able to assess every patient for safety, medication dosage appropriateness and other needs.
• Accurately administers medication, performs treatment in accordance of standards of care. Translates medications into pediatric doses and use proper equipment for patient’s size and age.
• Able to identify victims and the process for reporting abuse.
• Maintains compliance within department, clinic and state and federal regulations and policies.
• Record all phone interactions with patients in the EMR. Working knowledge of phone and phone etiquette.
• Properly care for instruments i.e. cleaning, packaging, sterilizing as appropriate.
• Participates in mandatory in-services and attends staff meetings.
• Follows MRH policy and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency preparedness and participates in drills.
• Acts as a resource person to other staff members.
• Positive and supportive team member to staff members and other departments within the organization.
• Participates in process improvement teams or in interdepartmental efforts.
• Act as a liaison between patients, families, providers and staff.
• Complete workload as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Floats to other clinical departments as assigned.

Special Qualifications:

• General Surgery Specialty: Wound Certification within six months of date of hire or transfer.

• Breath Alcohol testing and Drug screen testing requires special training only personnel who have completed training shall perform these procedures.

 Organization Wide Performance Expectations:

• Demonstrates commitment to performing according to the CHOICE values of MRH and representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Upholds regulatory requirements to ensure continual compliance with departmental, hospital, state and federal regulations and policies.
• Follows all policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, public and staff.
• Completes annual education, training, in-service, and licensure/certification requirements; attends departmental and organizational staff meetings or reads meeting minutes.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated timeframes.
• Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication and good working relationships with all patients, staff and vendors.
• Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self-motivated; manages activity and time.
• Actively participates in departmental and facility performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years of age (21 for driving positions).
• Must be able to legally work in the United States.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
• Must complete employee health meeting.

 Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Current Unencumbered Colorado RN license or Compact License.
• Current BLS certification (must be obtained within 90 days of hire).

Experience:         

•  One year clinic experience preferred.

Position Classification:   Non-exempt

Compensation Range:  $32.08 to $48.12

Benefits:  Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Education Reimbursement