What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kid Med RN- Tensas Parish position at Franklin Medical Center?
POSITION: KIDMED REGISTERED NURSE
DEPARTMENT: RURAL HEALTH
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
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JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for the overall KidMed Program for the rural health clinic. Pediatric experience preferred. Knowledge of schedule for birth-20 year screenings, immunizations, hearing and vision checks.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
Responsible to the Tensas Rural Health Clinic Manager
Positions Directly Supervised: None
Regular Contact with all Rural Health Personnel, Physicians, and the public.
MISSION STATEMENT:
As an integral part of our community, Franklin Medical Center’s mission is to provide the highest quality health care and customer satisfaction to all those we serve. We are committed to delivering compassionate, capable, and personalized treatment to our patients and their families, always keeping in mind that our responsibility is to the health needs of the people.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Training:
Must be a Registered Nurse in the State of Louisiana. CPR certified.
Work Experience:
Pediatric experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Physical Requirements:
OSHA EXPOSURE CATEGORY: A Has exposure to blood borne pathogen.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
DEPARTMENT: RURAL HEALTH
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
Please read this job description carefully to ensure that you understand its contents, the job requirements, and expectations before signing this document.
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for the overall KidMed Program for the rural health clinic. Pediatric experience preferred. Knowledge of schedule for birth-20 year screenings, immunizations, hearing and vision checks.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
Responsible to the Tensas Rural Health Clinic Manager
Positions Directly Supervised: None
Regular Contact with all Rural Health Personnel, Physicians, and the public.
MISSION STATEMENT:
As an integral part of our community, Franklin Medical Center’s mission is to provide the highest quality health care and customer satisfaction to all those we serve. We are committed to delivering compassionate, capable, and personalized treatment to our patients and their families, always keeping in mind that our responsibility is to the health needs of the people.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Complies with established policies and procedures.
- Responsible for all appointments, rescheduling, working RS007 in a timely manner.
- Keeps current on billing procedures, coding changes, and address changes.
- Calls patients for reminder of appointments.
- Keeps patient medical records up to date.
- Refers patients to physicians for medical and special services.
- Knowledge of screening periodicity.
- Participates in community Care and KidMed Survey. Knowledge of survey procedures.
- Responds promptly to patient needs; solicits patient feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
- Maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
- Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative task correctly and on time; supports organizational goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.
- Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; makes timely decisions.
- Assists with nursing responsibilities as needed and directed by supervisor.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Training:
Must be a Registered Nurse in the State of Louisiana. CPR certified.
Work Experience:
Pediatric experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
- Interpersonal skills and compassion
- Analyzing information, critical thinking, and problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Basic computer skills
- Capable of adapting to a changing, high stress, and fast paced environment
- Ability to work independently as well as function as a team member
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to move about the office and facility to perform job functions and access patient care areas.
- May remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
- Perform manual dexterity tasks such as taking vital signs, administering injections, and utilizing medical equipment
- Position self, such as bending, stopping, etc. to maintain and access office and medical equipment and provide patient care.
- Operates a computer, office, and patient care machinery.
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, coworkers, etc. via phone, in person, including the ability to clearly discern and respond to verbal inquiries, and exchange accurate information through conversation
- Ability to observe details at close range.
- Frequently move boxes, equipment, etc. weighing up to 20 pounds across the office for various needs.
- Frequently assist with lifting, transferring, or repositioning patients
OSHA EXPOSURE CATEGORY: A Has exposure to blood borne pathogen.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
