Registered Nurse

Registered NurseSalary: $30.50 - $48.72 per hour, depending on qualificationsSchedule: TBDJob PurposeThe Registered Nurse serves as part of the team providing quality healthcare to El Rio Health patients. In this role, the Registered Nurse provides direct patient care, both clinical and non-clinical within the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse under the Arizona State Board of Nursing and policies and procedures set by El Rio Health. The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process, collaborating with the physicians and interdisciplinary team members and provides physical and psychological support to patients and their families. The Registered Nurse works under the general supervision and review of the El Rio Health Center Manager or Associate Health Center Manager at the clinic where assigned. The Registered Nurse consults with a supervisor for resolution or direction for any work problems involving departures from the scope of practice, standard policies, interpretations, or procedures.Essential Job FunctionsTriages 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 Replaces any outdated medication or equipment.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.Minimum Education and ExperienceA 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.If applicable, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly related to the functions and responsibilities of the job.Required Licenses, Certifications, and RegistrationsCurrent Registered Nurse license in good standing from the Arizona Board of Nursing.Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providersLevel 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 Education, Experience, Skills, AbilitiesThree (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.