School Based Health Center Charge Nurse
About the role
The School-Based Health Center Charge Nurse will provide patient care to school-aged patients at our three School Clinics. This role acts as a charge nurse for the Patient Care Team, identifying barriers to care and encouraging patients and their families to engage in their health.
Responsibilities
Assess patient needs, answer questions, provide assistance and education to patients.
Provide direct patient care in compliance with RiverStone Health policies and school district policies.
Measure and record patients' vital signs, administer prescribed medications, and make appointments.
Document care provided in electronic medical records and review patient medical records regularly.
Identify and refer clients to appropriate community resources and programs.
Communicate and coordinate with other healthcare providers and community agencies.
Order supplies and manage inventory for multiple sites.
Manage and oversee the VFC program for multiple sites, including monitoring vaccine temperatures.
Coordinate the day-to-day work of clinic staff in the absence of the program manager.
Participate in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and coaching of team members.
Make presentations to community partners and local organizations.
Actively promote School-Based services in clinic and outreach settings within the schools and community.
Requirements
Associates Degree in Nursing required.
Considerable patient care and nursing experience: 3 to 5 years.
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Medical terminology training or experience.
Experience working with underserved populations.
Experience working in a customer service environment.
Qualifications
Current driver’s license in the state of MT.
Registered Nurse in the state of Montana in good standing.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to maintain a calm and positive demeanor during difficult client interactions.
Ability to display non-judgmental and empathetic listening skills.
High degree of detail-oriented skill level.
Knowledge and understanding of protected sensitive patient health information (HIPAA) and confidentiality.
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain a positive work environment.
Ability to perform job duties with integrity and innovation to ensure completion and a high level of quality.
Excellent communication skills to ensure efficiencies and quality customer service.
Ability to accurately access the physical, emotional, and psychological state of clients.
Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language as appropriate to the situation.
Ability and willingness to quickly learn and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
Knowledge of community resources, services, and programs available to assist clients.
Skills
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to maintain a calm and positive demeanor during difficult client interactions.
Ability to display non-judgmental and empathetic listening skills.
High degree of detail-oriented skill level.
Knowledge and understanding of protected sensitive patient health information (HIPAA) and confidentiality.
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain a positive work environment.
Ability to perform job duties with integrity and innovation to ensure completion and a high level of quality.
Excellent communication skills to ensure efficiencies and quality customer service.
Ability to accurately access the physical, emotional, and psychological state of clients.
Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language as appropriate to the situation.
Ability and willingness to quickly learn and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
Knowledge of community resources, services, and programs available to assist clients.
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
Paid time off and holidays.
Professional development opportunities.
Flexible work schedule.
Employee Assistance Program.
Pay
$34.52 to $55.60 hourly; depending on number of years of transferrable experience and internal equity.
Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8am to 5pm.