RN-Satellite Clinic

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Clinic RN-Satellite Clinic

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt 

Reports to: Clinical Manager

Job Summary/Objective: 

Under the supervision of the physician, nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant supports and performs advanced procedures and a variety of patient care duties for the satellite location of Peoples Community Health Clinic. Performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission of Peoples Community Health Clinic (PCHC).

Protected Health Information Requirements/Access:

• This position will require the use or disclosure of protected health Information.
• This position will use the Treatment and Health Care Operations classes of protected health information.
• Restrictions on the protected health information for this position will follow the Privacy Policies of Peoples Community Health Clinic, Inc.
• Use or disclosure of protected health information not routinely available to this position will follow procedures assessed by or directed by management.
• Patient Records – Yes Medical Information System – Yes

Essential Functions: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists physician, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant in caring for clinic patients and performing advanced procedures.
  • Prepares patient for provider visit including explanation of PCMH model and related services.
  • Assesses and evaluates health and development status of the patient, including complete medical and/or social history, vitals, and measurements according to approved protocol. 
  • Maintains accurate records and documents appropriate information in patient’s EHR including notifying patients of test results when needed.
  • Reviews patient’s EHR for pertinent information including obtaining documents from other facilities as needed.
  • Evaluates need for referral and makes referrals as needed.
  • Assists providers with procedures, including preparation of equipment and clean-up. 
  • Provides medical therapy or monitoring of that therapy as directed by the provider or by protocol, including medication, immunization, and IV fluids administration. 
  • Performs EKGs, hearing and vision tests, ear lavage, tympanometry, spirometry, catheterization of the urinary tract and CLIA waved lab testing
  • Administers irrigation, including enemas and removal of impactions.  
  • Collects and labels specimens, including cultures. 
  • Measures and records physiological and growth indices.
• Provides patient education.
  • Provides planned educational programs and materials per evidence-based guidelines related to prevention, health maintenance and improvement.
  • Reinforces provider’s instructions and explains patient’s plan of care. 
• Provides patient counseling.
  • Provides emotional support and an atmosphere of confidentiality to facilitate discussion of clinic procedures, prevention or testing for STDs and other communicable diseases. 
  • Provides support and guidance to clients and families of clients who are terminally or chronically ill. 
  • Serves as a client advocate to provide protection of client rights and for complaints regarding care or service. 
• Coordinates Provider support.
  • Inventories medications, supplies, vaccines, crash carts and exam rooms as needed. 
  • Functions as coordinator of patient services to facilitate patient flow.  
  • Participates in Team Huddle/Meeting to communicate information among providers and care team members.
  • Aids other clinic staff members in areas of practice which are beyond their scope and serve as a resource.
• Provides symptom assessment to determine level of illness and patient care needed.
  • Collaborates with providers to facilitate patient care. 
  • Provides advice and follow-up to patients regarding care, including patient education according to protocol.
  • Completes medication refills according to protocol.
  • Schedules patient appointments as needed.

Case Management -Provides case management services for patients including assessment, planning, referral, coordination, and follow-up.

• Ensures the provision of primary health care services.
• Facilitates access of high risk/special needs patients to state and local services.
• Serves as an advocate for the rights of the client when barriers prevent obtaining needed care or the client is unable to do so.
• Supports triage, referrals, and patient and family education as a Clinic RN.

• Supports a service-oriented atmosphere in accordance with Peoples Community Health Clinic Mission and Philosophy.
  • Demonstrates a cooperative and courteous manner towards patients, families, and visitors while carrying out job functions.
  • Develops an understanding of UDS and meaningful use clinical indicators and Quality Assurance process while assisting care team members in solving practice-related problems.
• Performs laboratory functions.
  • Verifies patient’s identification.
  • Explains procedure to patient and answers questions.
  • Collects and labels specimens in accordance with provider orders.
  • Processes specimens or prepares to send to CORE lab.
  • Processes laboratory orders and document appropriately.
  • Lab results given to patients following physician review.
  • Tracks laboratory results.
  • Maintains laboratory supplies.
  • Maintains quality assurance data.
  • Conducts daily quality checks on equipment.
• Assists with Pharmacy related duties.
  • Assists Pharmacist in prescription order preparation and delivery.
  • Performs pharmacy cashiering duties.
  • Assists Pharmacist with clerical duties.
• Works to improve work processes and clinical outcomes including health disparity and quality improvement collaboratives.
• Follows policies and procedures. 
• Develops and maintains own competence.
• Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits.
• Assists in control of Peoples Community Health Clinic resources.

Competencies:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reasoning skills and ability
• Communication – listening, speaking, writing, and reading comprehension
• Attention to detail
• Working knowledge of MS Office Products (ex. Excel, Word) and Windows Platform. Must be comfortable moving within an EHR computer system regularly
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Work with a large degree of independence
• Calm response in stressful situations

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None 

Patient Population:

Pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Work Environment/Personal Protective Equipment:

This position operates in a clinical setting, might be exposed to bloodborne pathogen hazard to head, hands, and torso. PPE is required. 

Physical Demands:

Alternately Sit/Stand–Frequently (34% - 66% of shift) 

Walking-occasionally (1% - 33% of shift)

Lifting 1 lb. to 75 lbs. – Occasionally (1% - 33% of shift); 

Carrying 1 lb. to 20 lbs.- Occasionally (1% - 33% of shift), Carrying 21 lbs. to 100+ lbs. less than 1% of shift. 

Push/Pull 1 lb. to 100+ lbs. - Occasionally (1% - 33% of shift)

Continuous fine motor skills including finger dexterity and repetitive use of hands and arms.

Requires 20/20 near vision, 20/40 far vision, color discrimination and accurate depth perception.

Position Type:

This is an hourly position covered under the bargaining unit. 

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• One year of nursing experience is preferred. 

Licenses and Certificates:

• Current Iowa RN licensure
• Current BLS or CPR/First Aid certification
• Mandatory reporter training for child and dependent adult abuse certificate