What are the responsibilities and job description for the URGENT CARE NURSE position at HAWARDEN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE?
Job Details
Description
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under limited supervision, provides medical support to assigned patients by utilizing the nursing process and meeting the established standards within the clinic. Is accountable for assigned patients, demonstrates understanding of nursing and its issues and is an advocate for patient/families and nursing. Adheres to the mission, values and standards of excellence of Hawarden Regional Healthcare in all aspects of job performance.
AGE OF POPULATION SERVED:
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES: |
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Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service/care appropriate to the age of the patients served, in accordance with Hawarden Regional Healthcare standards. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Compliance Accountability Program, Code of Ethics, and HRH policies and procedures, including all provisions of the Health Insurance Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). In order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior by implementing the organizational vision, values, and mission. |
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Promotes & maintains a safe & calm environment for complex patients by ensuring appropriate supplies, equipment, and necessary services. |
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Assists in making clinical decisions based on scientific principles, systematic approach and experience. |
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Utilizes all resources in planning care and initiating referrals. |
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Identifies actual and potential risk to patients and/or families and initiates appropriate action to minimize risk. |
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Administers medications and treatments/procedures as directed, and as appropriate for the patient’s medical care, in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. |
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Initiates appropriate patient/family education following assessment according to provider’s instruction. |
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Appropriately delegates’ tasks/procedures to other team members who are prepared/qualified to perform. |
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Uses effective communication principles & techniques to achieve desired outcomes & demonstrate the ability to supervise others to whom nursing interventions are delegated. |
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Demonstrates ability to assume leadership role in emergency situations. |
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Maintains accurate, complete, timely and professional documentation in medical charts and EHR of all patient contacts including records of medication, vital statistics and other pertinent data; document any significant changes for provider to review. |
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Documents nursing intervention and patient/family response accurately, legibly, and in compliance with clinic policies. |
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Demonstrates the skill level requirement for a RN as evidenced by competent performance and completion of the skills checklist. |
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Demonstrate Point of Care Lab testing |
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Demonstrates understanding of nursing & its issues & represents the profession to others. |
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Uses effective communication principles to coordinate care with other healthcare providers. Recognize & communicate issues utilizing established lines of authority, & assists in identifying ways to resolve variances or unacceptable outcomes. |
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Demonstrates general working knowledge of computers and department specific software (i.e. Healthstream, internet, etc.) |
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Actively participates in departmental meetings, committees, conferences, and in services. Is knowledgeable of and complies with Safety and Infection Control Policies & Procedures. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities as requested. Keeps up to date on new procedures and research. Maintains confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, physicians, employees and HRH business. |
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Completes all mandatory training such as Healthstream, The Patient Experience, Safe Choices, Crucial Conversations and any other training as designated by Administration. |
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Performs other duties & responsibilities assigned. |
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties so assigned.
MISSION STATEMENT
Provide for the health and wellness of all in our communities through delivery of quality healthcare services close to home.
STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE
The standards of excellence are the behaviors necessary for all of us to achieve our Vision. They are:
- Trust – Being a reliable resource for patients, families and co-workers by acting with honesty and integrity at all times.
- Caring – Displaying kindness and concern for others by creating a welcoming environment for all those who enter our facility.
- Communication – Giving and receiving information that others need or desire.
- Pride – Fulfillment of being a part of something bigger than yourself.
- Accountability – Taking responsibility for my actions and decisions.
- Respect – Honoring our patients, families and co-workers.
COMMITMENT
Must be able to embrace and adhere to the standards of excellence of the organization and support the Mission of Hawarden Regional Healthcare.
Must demonstrate good work habits such as time management, attendance, punctuality, team building and other behaviors aligned to the mission and values of the organization.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a registered nurse maintaining current state licensure.
- One to two years nursing experience preferred.
- BLS is required
- Is able to communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
- Maintains a high level of professionalism, which positively promotes the image of Hawarden Regional Healthcare.
- Actively participates and represents Hawarden Regional Healthcare in professional and community organizations.
- Is able to perform a variety of duties characterized by frequent change.
Hawarden Regional Healthcare cultivates, upholds and supports a safe work environment. Employees support patient and staff safety by demonstrating aptitude and maintaining organizational employment standards and requirements. Employee job performance is continually appraised and formally evaluated during the course of employment with Hawarden Regional Healthcare.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must successfully pass pre-employment physical examination, drug screening, and must adhere to applicable organizational requirements on an annual basis for Employee Health Directives.
- Has the physical stamina to meet the requirements of this job description, including frequent walking, bending, and standing. Able to lift or assist in lifting, transporting, etc. of patients or equipment, sometimes in excess of 50 pounds. Knowledge of body mechanics necessary.
- Primarily works inside with frequent sitting, walking, standing, bending and occasional lifting of supplies not in excess of 50 pounds.
- Able to perform effectively under stressful situations
- Must understand and accept the possibility of exposure to environmental elements, internal and external, which may affect the work place, such as infectious disease, chemicals and or chemical fumes, dust, noise, physical injury form an out of control patient, and adverse effects of inclement weather which may occur.
- Regular and physical attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
These essential functions identify the major requirements of the job. They are not an exhaustive list of all job requirements. An employee may be called upon to perform physical actions not specifically identified in this job description.
