Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) - Bonners Ferry

About the role

Kaniksu Community Health is a non-profit, award-winning Community Health Center located in Bonners Ferry, ID. We provide integrated, team-based healthcare services, focusing on prevention, wellness, medical, dental, and behavioral health for patients from pediatrics to geriatrics. We aim to make quality healthcare accessible, approachable, and affordable for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Works cooperatively with KCH Medical Providers and personnel to carry out the goals and objectives of KCH according to established policies and procedures.
• Reviews patient medical records for completeness, including the provider PAQ and updates the medical record as appropriate.
• Affixes to the team as needed to provide treatment and/or medical procedures.
• Performs nursing Flip Visits to increase patient access to KCH, including but not limited to rooming, reason for visit, document chief complaint, and obtain pertinent patient history.
• Takes and records patient vital signs, including but not limited to blood pressure, pulse rate, height and weight, etc.
• Performs screening/testing under the direction of the Medical Providers.
• Performs routine patient procedures (routine lab work, etc. as per Nursing/Provider direction or as indicated by protocols).
• Affixes Provider with patient care tasks and procedures i.e. Pap tests/pelvic exams, surgical procedures, and dressings.
• Prepares patients for diagnostic tests; collects and labels specimens, completes lab tests allowable by CLIA certificate.
• Administers medications, gives injections which may include administration and documentation of medical administration consistent with his/her knowledge of pharmacology in accordance with health center policy.
• Calls in prescriptions, following written Medical Provider orders.
• Fills out laboratory and diagnostic testing requests and makes patient appointments following written Medical Provider orders.
• Affixes with the team to provide treatment and/or medical procedures i.e. Pap tests/pelvic exams, surgical procedures, and dressings.
• Maintains a clean, safe, orderly work area and washes, wraps and sterilizes instruments as required.
• Adheres to infection control policies.
• Prepares patient record information for physician referrals and communicates significant information to other health care providers as required.
• Participates in preventive health teaching and education pertinent to procedures being conducted as delegated by the Provider.
• Provides guidance to non-clinical staff regarding clinical issues (i.e. phone triage).
• Maintains IRIS inventory and tracking, including but not limited to participating and conducting annual IRIS site visits.
• Maintains compliance with PharmaWatch and monitor for temperature excursions, including submitting temperature incident reports to our IIP.
• Logs patient information in respective data banks, i.e. IRIS Idaho State Immunization.
• Attends and actively participates in PCMH Team Meetings, Staff Meetings, In-Service and Educational Programs.
• Affixes with the orientation of rotating clinical personnel.
• Committed to creating a positive team environment and being a good team member. Works with the PCMH Team to assure that all KCH patients are given top priority both personally and professionally by all medical support staff and that patients and providers needs are met through appropriate systems and the highest level of patient services.
• Responsible for relating well to people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds and for having empathy for patients with demonstrated ability to treat them with dignity and respect.
• Responsible for providing accurate and thorough work product with attention to detail; maintains accurate documentation on patient’s medical record according to established guidelines for electronic medical record.
• Responsible for supporting compliance with federal, state and other agency requirements. Strict adherence to confidentiality of all information related to KCH patients and organizational information.
• Responsible for managing priorities and workload, time management to ensure effective workflow in a fast paced clinic environment.
• Responsible for adherence to policies and procedures and supporting standardization and integration across the KCH organization.
• Maintains knowledge of universal precautions and blood borne pathogens.
• Responsible for managing priorities and workload, time management to ensure effective workflow in a fast paced clinic environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours in order to meet patient care needs/demands.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Minimum Associate Degree as a Registered Nurse or equivalent required.
• 2+ years similar work or internship required.
• Experience in a community health center, public health or a community hospital is a plus but not required.
• Some familiarity with care management principles, such as understanding insurance benefits, discharge planning, or chronic disease management.
• Possess cognitive skills necessary to understand medical instructions and identify problems and offer solutions.
• Familiarity with Athenahealth or similar electronic health record (EHR) systems, with the ability to navigate, document, and accurately enter patient information.
• Demonstrate effective people skills with the ability to communicate well with patients and families utilizing tact and professionalism.
• Consistent demonstration of team approach to patient care.
• Must be licensed to practice as an RN in the State of Idaho.

Qualifications

• Must be able to ensure that all daily actions and communication are in support of the mission, vision and values of Kaniksu Community Health.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Attention to detail.
• Confidentiality.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
• Education Assistance and Guided Career Pathways.
• 4% 401K employer match.
• In-house medical, dental, or behavioral health services.

Pay

$45,000 - $55,000 annually.

Schedule

Full Time - 40 hours/week 4 days/week - 7am to 6pm.