El Rio Community Health Center · 5 days ago
Registered Nurse - Southwest (Adult) - Internal Medicine
Southwest Adult Care Health Center, 1510 W. Commerce Court, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$30.50/hr - $44.17/hr
1+ years expEl Rio Community Health Center is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to providing quality healthcare. The Registered Nurse role involves delivering both clinical and non-clinical patient care, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and regulations.
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Responsibilities
Triages walk-in patients to determine the need for healthcare services and the appropriate disposition of the patient using appropriate assessments guidelines for adult and pediatric patients. Provides any first aid needed until the provider arrives
Maintains emergency supplies and mediations and checks them monthly for expiration dates. Replaces any outdated medication or equipment. Maintains weekly and monthly logs of inspection and testing of emergency equipment ensuring and maintaining compliance with all Joint Commission standards
In partnership with Health Center Manager and Associate Health Center Manager, conducts periodic audits on charts prepared by nursing staff to clarify accuracy. Assigns duties and assist with coordination of nursing services in the assigned unit
Performs and/or completes all clinical and non-clinical assigned duties, tasks, responsibilities, and assignments within reasonable time frames while meeting established rates of performance for the position; ensuring the highest standards of excellence and the lowest error rates in performance of assigned duties
Maintains proficient skill levels that meet defined performance expectations as evidenced by successful completion of competency skills evaluations on an annual basis
Maintains a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in compliance with all Policies and Procedures including but not limited to work areas, workstations, examination rooms, hand washing, infection control etc. as required for a Registered Nurse
Maintains patient confidentiality by controlling the environment and information being disclosed to authorized individuals ensuring HIPAA and corporate compliance requirements at all times
Demonstrates an understanding of and proficiency with the application of all compliance and reporting requirements respective to Joint Commission Certification (JCC) standards
Understands and complies with all organizational Code of Conduct standards, Policies and Procedures, Standing Orders, and Service Excellence requirements at all times with all patients, visitors, and employees
Ensures a work environment safe and free from hazards; immediately addresses or informs management of safety issues or hazards; adheres to Health and Safety Policies and Procedures; participates in all safety programs, which may include assignments to an emergency response teams
Completes all of the steps and actions that are defined in the Patient Intake Process, which includes accurately documenting all of the information, patient responses to inquiries and actions taken into the patient’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) prior to the patient seeing a provider
Assists, performs, or completes procedures, and/or activities, within the scope of practice while complying with all Nursing Policies and Procedures
Anticipates, identifies, and responds to the needs of the patient based upon the patient’s reason for the visit, including the coordination and availability of all outside medical records, as well as laboratory and radiology results
Completes all administrative and non-clerical activities, which are received through EHR and/or the Patient Portal in support of clinical operations and completing all required documentation for these activities
Demonstrates at all times a professional attitude and acceptable job performance for all clinical and non-clinical duties, tasks, responsibilities, and assignments at all assigned clinic locations in support of the operational needs of El Rio Health and as assigned by organizational leadership
Evaluates problems, situations, or issues presented whether in a clinical or non-clinical environment for priority needs, resolving the problem effectively and in a timely manner using critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Completes all Provider Orders ensuring that the patient understands and verbalizes their understanding of the discharge instructions. Documents completed orders and actions taken and entered into the patient’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) and submits for processing within the required time
Ensures that all communication with a patient is completed in a proactive, positive, and effective manner that promotes the patient’s compliance with scheduled appointments and/or treatments and documents in an accurate and timely manner in the patient’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) in accordance with the Nursing Policies and Procedures
Demonstrates an understanding of and proficiency with the application of all compliance and reporting requirements respective to Joint Commission Certification (JCC) standards for a Registered Nurse
Identifies and reports any safety hazard, or potential hazard, by directly notifying supervisory staff immediately and ensuring that El Rio facilities provide a safe and secure environment for all patients, visitors, and employees; adhere to Health and Safety Policies and Procedures; participate in all safety programs, which may include assignment to an emergency response team
Performs the labeling, rotating, and stocking of all medications, medical supplies, and equipment in compliance with the Nursing Policies and Procedures, maintaining proper and appropriate inventories for operational use
Communicates effectively through written, verbal, and interpersonal skills as applied when interacting with patients or visitors, employees, and internal/external clients or representatives, successfully conveying and exchanging information in a positive manner
Ensures proper documentation and submission of coding relating to all point of care testing, and nursing visits including medications administered, teaching, supplies used and any other interventions to maximize capture of revenue
Ensure and support the cost-effective use of materials, supplies, and equipment by limiting waste of all organizational supplies and resources
In accordance with policies and procedures ensure that documentation of hours worked is completed accurately, as well as signed-off/approved in a timely manner
Through structured learning, peer mentoring and ongoing training opportunities employees must be able to demonstrate an understanding, knowledge, and computer mastery of all El Rio systems and programs
Maintains a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in compliance with all Policies and Procedures including but not limited to work areas, workstations, examination rooms, hand washing, infection prevention and control etc. for this position
Demonstrates an understanding of and proficiency with the application of all compliance and reporting requirements respective to Joint Commission Certification (JCC) standards
Qualification
Required
A Degree or Diploma as a Registered Nurse from an accredited school of nursing, college, or university
One (1) year experience with hands-on patient care nursing, either in a hospital or clinic setting
Current Registered Nurse license in good standing from the Arizona Board of Nursing
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers
Level I fingerprint clearance card: current valid and in good standing or have applied for it within seven working days after beginning employment
Employees in this position are required to have reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday
If an employee is driving during work hours, the employee is required to possess a valid driver's license and must comply with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements
Preferred
Three (3) years' experience with hands-on patient care nursing, either in a hospital or clinic setting
Bilingual (English/Spanish) with the ability to speak, read and write in both languages
Company
El Rio Community Health Center
El Rio Community Health Center improve the health of community through comprehensive, accessible, affordable, quality & compassionate care.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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The Cigna Group Foundation
2024-08-05Grant
Leadership Team
Clint Kuntz
Chief Executive Officer
Alexandra Davis MBA, BSN, RN
Chief Clinical Operations Officer
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