Registered Nurse, Women's Health Clinic (Full Time)

Job Details: Job Location: Adelante Healthcare Mesa - Mesa, AZ 85201, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Job Category: Health Care

POSITION SUMMARY

The Women’s Health Nurse (RN) participates as a member of the health care team in delivering quality health care to patients. The Women’s Health Nurse (RN) provides a variety of nursing services both in person and by phone utilizing the nursing process and leadership skills to address acute and chronic needs of patients. The Nurse works collaboratively with the care team under the direction of the physician and WHNPs.

EXPECTATIONS

Every Adelante Healthcare employee will strive to maximize their performance and contribution to Adelante Healthcare and the community we serve every day. Employees are expected to work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to quality, patient safety, employee engagement, innovation, and the highest standards of personal integrity, professionalism, and competence.

OUR CORE VALUES

Inclusion
Nurture
Service
Purposeful
Integrity
Resilient
Engaged
Qualifications: ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in nursing
Current licensure with the Board of Nursing for the State of AZ or Nurse Licensure Compact
Non-Stress Test (NST) Certification required.
Two (2) or more years RN experience preferred
Previous OB/GYN experience highly preferred
Previous Outpatient experience preferred
Current BLS
Certification to perform cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Health Care Professional (CPR) and AED through courses that follow the guidelines from the American Heart Association and Red Cross (cognitive and skills evaluations)
Demonstrated understanding of clinical methods and techniques
Ability to meet and deal effectively with clients, associates, and the general public
Basic business English, spelling, and punctuation skills
Basic computer efficiency
Valid AZ driver's license
Commitment to Adelante Healthcare's mission, vision, and values
Competency in dealing with people of various cultures and social status
Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for all specialty behavioral health locations

POSITION REPONSIBILITIES

Health Care Delivery

Report to the Regional Medical Director
Provide specialized and comprehensive antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum nursing care to normal to high-risk obstetrics patients.
Provide comprehensive, family-centered nursing care to mothers, babies, and families during antepartum and postpartum periods and to gynecologic patients, including surgical patients during pre-and postoperative periods.
Coordinate scheduling gynecologic surgical procedures and interfaces with designated hospitals to ensure seamless care for gynecologic patients.
Review lab results, accurately recognize abnormal diagnostic values, interprets their significance, and follows through with the appropriate provider.
Help Medical Assistants as needed with rooming patients and assisting providers during examinations and procedures.
Perform complete clinical documentation in a timely, accurate, and concise manner.
Maintain confidentiality by communicating patient information only to health care workers involved in the patient's care in an appropriate manner.
Identify, assess, and diagnose problems through patient assessment and interactions; and evaluates actual or potential patient health problems.
Assess plans and implements interventions for solving patient care problems.
Formulate care plans for specific patients and documents the nursing process in the patient's record.
Evaluate patient response to interventions and modify plan of care as needed to achieve health care goals.
Develop and participate in educating patients, their families, or significant others about post-discharge care programs.
Initiate patient care meetings with the health care team to revise the care plan as the patient's condition warrants.
Assist with the collection of patient/family data
Document current medications, allergies, and other information per practice protocol with 100% accuracy
Prepare patient for examination
Administer medication as directed by physician or WHNP
Provide patient/family education as instructed by the physician or WHNP
Assess patient's eligibility for referral by verifying coverage with payer prior to initiating referral
Review patient EMR for prescribed medication indication/history
Confirm medication prescription to ensure it is the right medication, dosage, and frequency
Review allergies/changes in medical history
Contact patient to schedule appointment if required for a refill
Complete refill request in EMR
Notify patient when indicated
Administer approved medications
Communicate any quality control issues, proficiency issues, and/or instrument failures to department leadership
Assure compliance with regulatory requirements, i.e., CLIA, OSHA, and JCAHO
Quality Management/Risk Management

Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional growth by involvement in quality improvement programs and the participation in peer review, medical record audits, continuing education, and the review of protocols and procedures
Review results of utilization and quality monitoring and participate in the analysis of services
Communicate necessary information to the Regional Medical Director concerning operations and suggestions for improvement
Be knowledgeable and adhere to all policies and procedures related to client services.
Assure compliance with rules and regulations as set forth by the Department of Health and Human Services and other contracted health care plans
Community Relations

Represent Adelante Healthcare (AHC) if requested in groups addressing the health care needs of the community
Participate in the planning and development of new programs and services by identifying specific community health needs and programs to meet those needs
Assist individuals and the community in assuming responsibility for the prevention of illness and the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health
Act as a liaison and address community groups regarding AHC and its' services, as requested
Understand your role in the Disaster Plan and that safety is a condition of employment.
Participate in other activities such as health fairs, classes, and community events
Professional Networking

Attend monthly provider meetings and combined staff meetings
Participate and complete all required training
Demonstrate skills and behaviors consistent with Language of Caring
Contribute to the training and proficiencies of clinical personnel, including medical students, in a culturally competent capacity. Work with the staff in a positive and constructive manner
Promote collegial relationships with other clinical staff and providers in the community
Provide coverage for other Adelante sites when necessary

NONESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years of experience in community health
Bilingual - English/Spanish
Electronic Health Records
Additional Duties and Responsibilities

~ Perform other duties as requested or assigned by the Regional Medical Director or Chief Medical Officer

Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and Integrated Care Team (ICT)
All employees are responsible for promoting and participating in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration to enhance the delivery of quality across the health care system. Employees should maintain an environment which supports and engages patients and co-workers in a caring team-based model to promote wellness and improve health outcomes.
Adherence to Compliance and Code of Conduct
All employees are required to comply with Adelante Healthcare’s written standards, including its Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, policies and procedures and reporting of any conduct that potentially violates Adelante’s legal or compliance requirements. Such compliance will be an element considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit for long periods of time, is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb steps/stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; smell; manage stress as it relates to essential job functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance and may occasionally be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time when traveling to various clinic sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be subject to health hazards (contagious diseases, blood borne pathogens, etc.) when working in the clinic area.
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