RESOURCE NURSE (RN)
Company: Marimn Health
Location: Spokane
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Come work for Marimn Health - voted one of the Best Places to
Work in the Inland Northwest in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 AND 2022 and
Modern Healthcare's Family Friendliest Employer in 2020! Fantastic
benefits, flexible schedules, paid holidays and ability to choose
vacation times! Your employer paid benefits include: Medical,
Dental, Prescription, and Vision for employee and all legal
dependents. 401(k) plan with 5% employer match after 1 year of
employment. Employee Life insurance plan of $100,000 + the
employee's annual earnings. Short and long term disability.
Generous PTO with the ability to earn additional personal days.
Please note that this position is in Plummer, ID. Carpool
opportunities are available. QUALIFICATIONS : High school diploma
or G.E.D required. Current RN Licensure in the State of Idaho is
required. BSN preferred. Two years of relevant experience in
community based primary care required, walk-in clinic or urgent
care and wound care experience preferred. EMR experience required.
Typing skills of at least 35 wpm preferred. Current BLS, PALS and
ACLS required and/or willingness to obtain within (6) months of
hire required. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Able to demonstrate the
knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the
age of patients served in the clinical area.Demonstrates excellent
technical skills and judgment. Must demonstrate knowledge of the
principles of growth and the development over the life span and
have the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status
and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each
patient's requirement. Must effectively interact with staff to
coordinate and promote continuity of the patient's care.Must have
ability to interact with physician/provider as a member of care
team and patient advocate. Demonstrate accountability for ensuring
documentation of all aspects of care as per clinic guidelines;
administering medication and treatments safety; maintaining patient
safety, comfort, and cleanliness. Demonstrate self-direction and
professionalism by identifying areas of needed professional
development skill and participating in educational activities.
Knowledge of and ability to recognize emergency situations and
ability to apply emergency care. Knowledge of or willingness to
learn the culture, customs and health problems of the Native
American population. Maintains positive peer relationships and
assists in a friendly, helpful manner to all patients, visitors and
staff. Well-organized and able to handle conflicts and crisis in a
professional manner. Possesses the ability to work independently
and make sound care decision regarding established care plan.
Understands and practices confidentiality guidelines as established
in the Patient Privacy Act. Must have consistent work attendance
record. ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Hearing: within normal limits with
or without use of corrective hearing devices; Vision: adequate to
read 12-point type with or without use of corrective lenses Must be
able to verbally interact with staff, clients and public Manual
dexterity of hands/fingers for writing, computer input Able to lift
up to 25-100 lbs. (assist in transfer of patients) Stand 40% of the
day. Walking 60% of the day. Pushing, up to 30-100 lbs., (i.e.
crash cart, stretcher, or wheelchair) Pulling, up to 25-80 lbs.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Professional knowledge of and ability to apply
nursing care principles, practices and procedures required
assessing needs of wide variety of Medical, Surgical, Obstetrical,
Gynecological and Pediatric patients. Knowledge of normal course of
disease, anticipated complications, and indicated therapeutic
intervention. Knowledge of Pharmaceuticals and their desired
effects, side effects, and complications of their use. Knowledge of
and ability to recognize emergencies, and treat as needed. Obtains
appropriate vital signs, including weights and heights under Nurse
Documentation. Also able to recognize normal and abnormal ranges.
Obtains the appropriate information, specimens, lab results, x-ray
results and health history from patients to prepare them for the
clinical provider. Assists clinicians with procedures, such as
minor surgical procedures, and prepares the exam room and
instruments for these procedures. Able to anticipate Medical
Providers' needs. Must possess the skill of arrhythmia recognition.
Knowledge of immunization recommendations and protocols. Operates
and maintains appropriate medical equipment. Ensure complete,
accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health
record including the right patient, right encounter date/time and
appropriate provider. Appropriately selects patients'
complaint/reason for visit using HPI template in EHR. Able to input
vital signs, allergies, medications, Past Medical History, past
diagnostic information, Family History, Social History,
confidential information, review of systems, and/or any procedure
completed into Next Gen/EHR. Able to order immunizations, drug
injections, lab, x-ray, print labs. Able to accurately and
completely fill out an ROI. Transfer information is documented
accurately, completely and in a timely manner for patients'
transfer to other health care facility. Able to input information
into the EMR quickly and efficiently. Ensure patient
education/teaching plan by patient needs. Promote continuity and
consistency to deliver quality care. Access resources for referrals
as needed and schedule appointments for patients needing referral.
Practices Universal Precautions, Infection Control and Safety
Measures. Follows established policies for safe administration of
medicines, treatments, and procedures. Meets mandatory education
requirements for safety, i.e. blood borne pathogens, body
mechanisms, hazardous chemicals, fire and safety procedures.
Communicates situations of potential legal risk at time of
occurrence through appropriate chain of command process. Able to
utilize all medical equipment within scope of practice safely and
appropriately. Effectively uses computer, NextGen/EMR and other
communication tools. Demonstrate knowledge of required skills such
as use of EKG machine, SVN machine, Fetal Monitor, Cardiac Monitor,
Mini-Infuser, etc. then able to operate these devices. Able to act
as the primary RN in the walk-in clinic Able to perform wound care
per the providers orders Performs procedures that are within
appropriate scope of practice (for example, spirometry,
administration of medications, venipuncture (blood draws),
performing EKG's, performing vision screening, IV starts and suture
removals.) Able to care for walk-in nursing visit patients Support
patient rights to: Confidentiality Privacy Security Resolution to
complaints Cultural/Religious Issues Communication Obtains informed
consent Respects and supports the patient's rights to treatment or
services in accordance with clinic policy. Coordinates and
cooperates with other caregivers for productive problem solving.
Knows responsibility and performs efficiently as a team member in
emergent situations, remaining calm, communicating and documenting
appropriately. Demonstrates availability at all times during
operating hours. Demonstrates ability to critique own practice for
error and pursues corrective action. Keeps informed by reading
memos, emails and bulletin boards and seeking out assistance of
others. Take ownership of issues. Participates in projects and
follows through to completion. Pursues education activities to
maintain or enhance a current level of knowledge and competency and
documents appropriately. Positively adjusts to health care
environment and changes. Functions as a dependable team member by
demonstrating self-initiative when needed, and assisting when
requested. Demonstrates priority setting ability and organizational
skills by timely completion of assigned tasks, maintaining clear
and orderly work area. Maintains relationships that are
characterized by mutual support, open communication, trust and
respect. Avoids destructive comments, lack of support, and
negative/offensive non-verbal behaviors. Gives feedback to others
in a private, constructive manner. Handles conflicts with
appropriate respect for privacy and maintaining the self-esteem of
those involved. Responsible for serving as the resource nurse;
Duties to include but are not limited to: wound care, walk-in
clinic, providing assistance to the teams as needed and organizing
community events for the clinic. Collaborate proactively with all
team members and with a patient -focus to facilitate and maximize
patient healthcare outcomes Promote healthcare outcomes with
currently accepted clinical practice guideline. Provide patient
education, advice and information on health assessment, disease
processes, medications and treatment. Utilize best practice model
to identify, incorporate or develop best practices for panel
management. Collaborate with other teams to share and establish
best practice for clinic Manage chronic care needs as well as
health maintenance, meeting clinic expectation for health
maintenance standards Use electronic health record and/or develop
tracking system to track, monitor and assure the appropriate
follow-up of patients. Utilize electronic health record for
ordering, scheduling and tracking patient care. Acts as a resource
to the clinic. Coach and mentor all clinical team members to build
or enhance capability and competency Active member of clinical
team, contributing to overall team function, team building and
enhancement. Participate in the continued development of the role
of Resource Nurse in the Patient Center Home model. Maintain
accurate, complete, timely and professional documentation in health
records. Documentation of all patient contacts required; including
but not limited to telephone call, nursing visits and/or any
significant changes for provider to review. Organize and implement
community events such as flu shot clinics, COVID vaccine clinics
The incumbent will be called upon to accomplish other tasks within
his or her scope of work. Supports clinic request when asked or
adjust work schedules during times of vacation, staff illness, or
clinic needs. Other duties as assigned. PM22PI200530630
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