Registered Nurse (RN)-Mobile Primary Care

Job Description

Job Description

CREOKS Health Services is establishing a mobile primary care clinic serving rural communities under the Oklahoma State Department of Health Rural Health Transformation Program (Rural Regional Reorientation). The Registered Nurse supports the provider on the mobile unit and is responsible for nursing assessment and triage, medication and vaccine handling, specimen collection, patient education, and readiness of the unit for each clinic day.

This position is funded through the RRR subaward. The role is based in a mobile clinical unit rather than a fixed clinic, and requires regular travel on a scheduled route among CREOKS locations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Obtain and record vital signs, height, weight, and BMI for patients seen on the mobile clinic.
• Perform nursing assessment and triage of patients presenting at mobile clinic stops, and escalate to the provider according to protocol.
• Room patients, prepare the exam room between patients, and assist the provider with examinations and procedures.
• Perform medication reconciliation, reviewing current prescribed and over-the-counter medications with patients prior to the patient meeting the provider.
• Perform medication education with assigned patients.
• Perform blood draws, point-of-care testing, and specimen collection, labeling, and handling as ordered by the provider.
• Administer immunizations, injections, and medications as ordered and within the RN scope of practice, including under standing orders approved by the Chief Medical Officer.
• Provide patient education on chronic disease self-management, and coordinate follow-up with the Case Manager II assigned to the mobile unit.
• Maintain vaccine and medication storage on the mobile unit in accordance with CDC storage and handling requirements, including daily temperature logging, and report any excursion immediately.
• Maintain medical supply inventory on the unit; stock and restock before and after each clinic day.
• Perform infection control and cleaning of clinical surfaces and equipment between patients and at the close of each clinic day.
• Manage sharps and biohazard waste in accordance with OSHA and CREOKS policy.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of the mobile unit at each stop, including deployment and securing of the patient entry ramp.
• Follow provider orders for patient medication refills.
• Provide direction to a Licensed Practical Nurse assigned to the mobile unit, if applicable.
• Maintain the clinical records system in accordance with ODMHSAS, OHCA, CARF, and CREOKS rules and regulations.
• Read and be knowledgeable of all current CREOKS policies and procedures.
• Maintain productivity averages of direct service to clientele as set by CREOKS for this job title.
• Responsible for understanding and following all administrative, clinical, and programmatic policies and procedures of the agency.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Competencies Required:

• Associate degree required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred, from an accredited college or university.
• Current, unrestricted State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Phlebotomy experience required.
• Experience in a primary care, family practice, or integrated care setting preferred.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to assess and triage independently in a non-hospital setting with limited on-site support.
• Basic understanding of social and cultural factors influencing human behavior.
• Knowledge of various treatment modalities as well as a basic understanding of the impact of physical health on overall wellbeing.
• Capability to work as part of a small team.
• Core competencies in relation to individuals with co-occurring disorders.

Travel and Other Special Conditions:

• This is a mobile position. Regular travel is required among the CREOKS West Tulsa, Bristow, and Okmulgee clinic locations, with occasional travel to the McAlester area.
• Must be willing and able to work on a scheduled travel route and to work from a mobile clinical unit.
• The mobile unit is towed as a truck-and-trailer combination with a gross combination weight rating above 26,000 pounds and a towed unit rated above 10,000 pounds. Under 49 CFR 383.91, that combination may lawfully be driven only by the holder of a Class A commercial driver’s license.
• This position does not require a commercial driver’s license. The incumbent is not expected to tow, position or level the mobile unit. CREOKS assigns a qualified Class A driver for all movement and setup of the unit.
• Candidates who hold a current Class A CDL, or who are willing to complete entry-level driver training and obtain one at CREOKS’ expense, are encouraged to indicate this. CREOKS may assign tow duty to a qualified clinical staff member and compensate it accordingly. This is optional and is not a condition of employment.
• Work is performed in a mobile medical unit of limited size and at outdoor community sites. The position requires the ability to work in a confined space; to enter and exit the unit by steps or ramp; and to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift in that environment.
• Clinic days may begin and end at a CREOKS site other than the employee’s home location.
• Travel reimbursed per CREOKS policy.

\nCompany Description

CREOKS Health Services is a non-profit organization providing comprehensive health, wellness, and social services. Our behavioral health division offers more than 40 years of quality services and program that benefit adult, adolescents, and children. We currently have 33 locations across Eastern & Southeastern Oklahoma. CREOKS’ reputation has allowed us to work with local agencies, schools, and civic organizations.

Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned professional, joining CREOKS gives you the opportunity to affect meaningful change in people’s lives. It also means being a part of an accredited and recognized nonprofit who invests in your future. CREOKS offers a collaborative, positive work environment, free Continuing Education workshops, the NHSC Loan Repayment Program, competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Company Description

CREOKS Health Services is a non-profit organization providing comprehensive health, wellness, and social services. Our behavioral health division offers more than 40 years of quality services and program that benefit adult, adolescents, and children. We currently have 33 locations across Eastern & Southeastern Oklahoma. CREOKS’ reputation has allowed us to work with local agencies, schools, and civic organizations.\r\n\r\nWhether you’re new to the field or a seasoned professional, joining CREOKS gives you the opportunity to affect meaningful change in people’s lives. It also means being a part of an accredited and recognized nonprofit who invests in your future. CREOKS offers a collaborative, positive work environment, free Continuing Education workshops, the NHSC Loan Repayment Program, competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.