Community Clinical Registered Nurse

Community Clinical Registered Nurse

Position Type Full Time

Description

Job Title: Community Clinical Registered Nurse Reports To: Nurse Manager Location: Partially in Grants Pass, Oregon - 1701 Hawthorne Ave. Grants Pass, OR, 97527 and Partially at our Cave Junction Clinic 25647 Redwood Hwy, Cave Junction, OR, 97523 Job Type: Full Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Range: $47.00-$55.00+/hour DOE Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week

Job Summary: The Community Clinic RN is responsible for assisting Providers in coordinating patient care and education. The RN is the primary liaison between patients, clinical staff, and Providers. The RN focuses on contributing to the medical team delivering high-quality patient care. In addition to clinic-based responsibilities, this position supports the Illinois Valley Mobile Health Unit several days per week, providing nursing care to patients throughout Cave Junction and surrounding communities. When not assigned to the mobile unit, the RN performs their regular clinical nursing duties in clinic.

Essential Functions:

• Provides nursing care, triage, follow-up, and patient education.
• Administers prescribed medications, vaccines, injections, and treatments within scope of practice and applicable regulations.
• Performs clinical procedures, including blood pressure checks, EKGs, and diagnostic testing.
• Follows clinical protocols and maintains accurate patient records and documentation.
• Triages patient calls and walk-ins, prioritizes urgent appointments, and documents phone advice and missed appointments.
• Assists Providers with procedures, critical lab results, medication refills, and patient follow-up.
• Manages Coumadin Clinic services, PT/INR needs, and birth control inventory.
• Maintains emergency equipment and supplies, including crash carts and AEDs, and responds to medical emergencies.
• Supports Medical Assistants and clinical staff and coordinates care for patients receiving nursing home, home health, or hospice services.
• Promotes a safe clinical environment for patients and staff.
• Supports nursing services aboard the mobile health unit as assigned.
• Maintains reliable attendance in accordance with company policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Work Environment: Primarily office-based with community-based work. Frequent interaction with patients, families, staff, and community partners, including individuals experiencing stressful circumstances. May have exposure to airborne or blood-borne pathogens and hazardous materials. Uses computers, telephones, electronic health records, and standard office equipment.
• Travel Requirements: Local travel to community locations, meetings, health fairs, and partner agencies. Requires a valid, unrestricted Oregon driver's license, automobile insurance, and safe driving record.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, reach, push, carry, and lift as required to perform job duties. Ability to maintain physical mobility throughout the clinic. Vision and hearing must be within functional range, with corrective devices as needed.

Required Education and Experience

• Education:
  • Current, unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) license.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
  • Proof of current immunizations meeting clinic health and immunization standards.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check and comprehensive drug screen.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of two years of nursing experience, preferably in a community health clinic.
  • Experience with behavioral health, mental health, substance use, social services, or care coordination preferred.
  • Experience serving diverse or underserved populations and working within a multidisciplinary team preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to handle sensitive situations and manage stress while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion while recognizing when to seek assistance or guidance.
• Strong organizational, time-management, prioritization, punctuality, and attendance skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including professional and courteous communication with patients, Providers, and colleagues in person, by phone, and by email.
• Ability to learn and use electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• General knowledge of office processes and procedures.
• Ability to safely operate standard clinical equipment and use appropriate medical tools and supplies.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

At Siskiyou Community Health Center, we're committed to supporting the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan & Retirement Savings Opportunities
• Paid Time Off, Holiday & Paid Sick Time
• Family Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Employer paid Mercy Flights Membership
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development Support
• Mileage Reimbursement

Pre-Employment Requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer background check, employment verification, and drug screening. The drug screening must produce a negative result for marijuana and other substances prohibited by the organization's drug-free workplace policy.

At-Will Employment: Siskiyou Community Health Center is an 'At-Will' employer. Nothing in this job description should be interpreted as an employment contract.

Siskiyou Community Health Center