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GENERAL INFORMATION
- Location:
- Jackson, CA
- Salary:
- GS-0610-12
- Date posted:
- Sep 02 2009
- Date expires:
- Open Until Filled
EMPLOYER
- Company:
-
Nucleus
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JOB DESCRIPTION
As a member of the health care team, the incumbent serves as a Registered Nurse performing nursing duties for the care of patients [ambulatory care and emergency cases]. The registered nurse will be the key site coordination liaison, and will abide by and implement departmental manuals, standards of practice, and other established protocols. The incumbent will also be responsible for program administration manuals, contract compliance requirements for specific services, nursing practice regulations and other pertinent information. Employee must work in a positive and respectful manner with fellow employees.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Supervise and/or coordinate clinic personnel to maintain effective and efficient patient flow through the clinic.
2. Assist medical providers in the treatment of patients to include but not limited to ambulatory care procedures, e.g. pelvic exams, suturing lacerations, vision, and hearing tests.
3. Adhere to protocols for nurse-initiated procedures [pediatrics immunizations, flu vaccinations, head lice, etc.]
4. Triage patients as outlined in the Ambulatory Clinic Nursing Manual.
5. Perform patient care as directed by the medical provider, and according to organization protocols.
6. Perform basic lab tests as outlined in the Laboratory Services Manual.
7. Complete all referrals for outside medical services in a timely manner.
8. Document all nursing care services provided in patient medical records.
9. Utilize medical equipment i.e., peak flow meters, tympanogram, EKG machines, autoclave, audiometer, etc in an appropriate manner.
10. Address emergency situation in a controlled and professional manner.
11. Complete other nursing tasks as assigned by Nursing Services Coordinator or medical provider.
12. Have primary responsibility in assuring efficient patient flow during daily operation.
13. Refer to Ambulatory Care Nursing Manual, Program Administration Manual, and
established protocols as necessary to comply with this organization's standards of practice.
14. Direct and perform front and back office duties:
15. Assist with scheduling patient referrals.
16. Assist provider with appropriate paperwork [CHPD forms, referrals, PPC forms, etc.] for each patient chart.
17. Maintain current knowledge of front desk procedures as required by the Finance Dept.
18. Assist Medical Records Clerk as necessary to chart medical reports and records, so that this information is available to the provider.
19. Actively participate in the Medical Department's Performance Improvement activities.
20. Keep all tracking systems up-to-date. Tract pediatric immunization rates report each quarter's statistics to Outreach Services Coordinator.
21. Complete other administrative tasks as assigned by Nursing Services Coordinator, Medical Director, and Executive Director.
22. Assist Providers with home visits as required.
23. Train nursing staff as needed.
24. Must adhere to the MACT Health Board, Inc. Corporate Code of Conduct.
25. Other duties as assigned by Provider, Medical Director, and/or Executive Director.
26. Must complete EHR training.