What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Care Specialist position at Commonspirit?
**About CommonSpirit Health**
Anthony Hospital is a 25-bed licensed acute care level four trauma critical access hospital and healthcare campus serving the Pendleton Oregon area for over a century. Our commitment to quality patient care and safety drives our mission to strengthen our community through wellness education.
With a state-of-the-art 103,000 square foot facility, we feature 4 operating rooms, 11 emergency rooms, 30 private patient rooms, and the latest medical equipment. As a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in the nation, we boast an integrated network of top-quality hospitals with physicians from prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services recognized for quality, safety, and service.
As a Registered Nurse at Anthony Hospital, you will be a vital member of our healthcare team, contributing to the success of our practice by demonstrating customer/patient focus, effective communication, professionalism, and teamwork. You will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care provided to selected patient populations and their families.
- Perform general nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures.
- Obtain patient consent for care and ensure patient confidentiality.
- Obtain and document health history information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors, and assess disease condition.
- Provide patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.
- Execute prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administer prescribed medications, and monitor and document treatment progress and patient response.
- Refer to/consult with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns.
- Educate patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
- Document patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A graduate degree from an accredited school of nursing (AA RN).
- One year related experience in a clinic or acute care hospital nursing setting.
- Required licensure and certifications: Current Oregon State Nursing License (OR RN), AHA Basic Life Support or Advanced Care Life Support (BLS ACLS).
- Language Ability: Ability to effectively present information and respond to common inquiries or complaints from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Computer Skills: Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, Internet navigation, database management, desktop publishing, spreadsheet, and graphic presentation packages.
