Job Description
North Country HealthCare is transforming healthcare for rural Arizona as a Primary Care, Federally Qualified Teaching Health Center. We provide Primary Care, Dental, Physical Therapy and Behavioral Health services to the under-served population across 12 communities in Northern Arizona. We believe in practicing integrative care in an innovative culture. This approach allows us to reach and treat some of the most vulnerable rural populations in the United States, and support the mission of the organization. We are proud of our Family Medicine Physician Residency Program and our Education Programs supported by the Colorado Plateau. Our employees are stewards of our mission and passionate about supporting our community's health and wellness.
General Description of Position:
Provides outpatient nursing care and patient education/assistance by assessing patient medical needs, administering treatments, recording medical condition for medical provider review and other duties associated with daily operations of the Urgent Care clinic.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs triage for walk in patients.
Observes and records patients symptoms, assesses medical need for attention, severity and determines necessary lab data to obtain prior to being seen by provider.
Gathers vital signs, medical history, surgical history, and current medication list for patients and documents in EHR.
Collects and prepares laboratory specimens for send out and executes in-house point of care lab testing.
Administers medication and treatments to patients, includes injections, immunizations per orders, documents appropriately in EHR and instructs patients on follow-up procedures.
Provides training and guidance to the clinical, non-provider staff who are providing direct patient care under the supervision of the provider staff, in accordance with clinic policies and procedures.
Insures that the medical clinic meets standards for state certifications and will pass state inspections. This includes proper management of all medications, maintenance of equipment, and handling, storage and elimination of hazardous waste and toxic chemicals.
Coordinates with Supervisor to ensure weekly, monthly audits are performed as needed per State requirements: Autoclave, Medications, In-House Lab equipment.
Education and Experience:
RN Degree
3 Years related experience and/or training
Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Valid State of AZ RN License in good standing
Valid AZ Driver License
Current CPR Certification, Hepatitis B, MMR, Pertussis, and PPD Status
Preferred Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, etc:
ACLS Certification First responder
Urgent Care or ED experience
North Country Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Employment Type: Other
Salary: $ 13.00 Per Hour
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