Palliative Care Clinic RN Full-Time AZ

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThis role is located in Kingman, AZStaff Position DescriptionPosition Title: Registered Nurse Position Code: RNPhySvc-XXXXDepartment: Physician Services Safety Sensitive:YesReports to: Clinic Manager/Nursing Director Exempt Status: NoPosition Purpose:All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision of providing the region’s best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance. Key Responsibilities [List of material responsibilities and essentials duties which must be completed in achieving the objectives of the position]· Works under the direction of the provider and the Arizona State Nurse Practice Act to provide professional nursing care for clinic patients in compliance with nursing standards and regulations.· Triage patients by phone or in person, receiving and implementing telephone physician orders, maintaining clinical communication in dynamic environment.· Assists providers and staff in coordinating patient care for both clinic and procedures, functions as primary liaison between clinic patients, staff, and providers.· Responsible for maintaining all applicable KHI Policies and Procedures.· Escorts patient to exam room and prepares patient for exam including vital signs, history, and reason for seeking care.· Cross trains in data entry, balancing of accounts, charges fees and collect payments due.· Schedules/confirms appointments.· Reports as necessary to Public Health at direction of provider.· Maintains work area including exam rooms, supplies, medication, and immunizations.· Performs CLIA waived lab tests and obtains specimens.· Performs proficiency testing and runs controls for waived tests.· May perform venipuncture.· Participates in division meetings.Qualifications [Statements regarding minimum educational and experience qualifications, required proficiencies with specialized knowledge, computer proficiencies, military service, required certifications, etc.]Education: Associate Degree in Nursing or graduate of a Nursing Diploma programLicensure: Current, valid Arizona RN license or compact state RN licenseCertification: BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red CrossSkills and Knowledge:· Ability to communicate effectively with others, to manage multiple priorities and tasks· Maintain attention to detail· Knowledge of and ability to use computer hardware and software applications· Able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocol· Knowledge of and ability to implement direct care, newborn through geriatric· Knowledge of and ability to use basic medical terminologyClinic Specific Requirements:Pain Management: ACLS through the American Heart Association or American Red CrossPreferences [Preferred attributes for the position which are not absolutely required in the minimum qualifications (i.e., multi-lingual, master’s degree)]Experience: One to two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical outpatient setting Special Position Requirements [Optional section: any travel, security, risk, hazard or related special conditions which apply to the position]Exposure Categories:· Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues· Other potential hazard(s): possible exposure to chemical, biological and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individualsWork Requirements [Optional section: work requirements for physical or other important issues which relate to the job]· Must be able to distinguish appropriate colors· Capable of consistently reaching and/or working above and below shoulder level· Lifting up to 50 pounds, walking or being on feet 90% of time per day with frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, standing; sitting at desk 10% of the time per day· Communicating using telephoneDate Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 10/22/2018; 02/13/2019; 10/3/2019; 2/28/2022#JC