Registered Nurse (RN) or LPN | Internal Medicine | Full Time

Job Duties

• 1.
• Patient/Caregiver Teaching The RN/LPN will demonstrate the ability to provide patient/family/caregiver teaching that is age-appropriate and adapted for individual learning needs.
• 2.
• Patient Intake & Documentation of Clinical Care RN/LPNs handle preparing exam rooms, assisting patients to exam rooms, preparing patients for age/gender appropriate patient assessments, documentation of clinical intake, monitoring, patient interventions, and care outcomes.
• RN/LPNs are responsible to document all care and communication provided to (or about) patients.
• 3.
• CLIA-Waived Lab Testing RN/LPNs handle performing clinic-based CLIA-waived lab testing in compliance with all regulations and quality assurance requirements.
• RN/LPNs perform venipuncture and capillary blood drawings in the clinic and prepare blood samples for laboratory processing.
• All clinical personnel handle staying up to date on blood collection policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as maintaining competency for each test performed.
• 4.
• Administer in-Office Diagnostic Tests RN/LPNs perform a variety of in-office diagnostic tests, including but not limited to EKGs, vision and hearing screenings, etc. under the direct supervision of the healthcare provider.
• 5.
• Assist Healthcare Provider During Exams & Procedures RN/LPNs aid the provider during examinations and procedures as needed and within their scope of practice.
• RN/LPNs may also perform the duties of a medical scribe and complete documentation during patient examinations and procedures as directed by the healthcare provider.
• This may include entering orders and referrals.
• 6.
• Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program RN/LPNs will understand and follow the requirements of the VFC program and aid the provider in obtaining vaccine information from the IRIS program as needed.
• RN/LPNs will be familiar with vaccine schedules and screen patients according to protocol prior to the administration of all immunizations.
• RN/LPN personnel will be proficient in administering childhood vaccines and completing the administrative requirements of the childhood vaccine program.
• 7.
• Adult Vaccinations RN/LPN personnel will be proficient in administering adult vaccines under the direct supervision of the healthcare provider.
• RN/LPNs will be familiar with the CDC recommendations for adult vaccines and will aid the provider in obtaining vaccine information from the CDC, USPSTF, and other resources as needed.
• 8.
• Medication Prior Authorizations RN/LPNs will handle performing medication prior authorizations with the patient’s insurance company.
• 9.
• Medication Injections RN/LPN personnel will be proficient in administering subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intradermal injections under the direct supervision of the healthcare provider.
• 10.
• Inventory Control and Medical Supplies RN/LPNs will handle scanning/ordering medical supplies and monitoring inventory of medical supplies in compliance with applicable Joint Commission and Rural Healthcare guidelines.
• RN/LPNs will identify supplies that may improve the safety and quality of care and bring recommendations to the attention of the clinical lead and/or director for review.
• 11.
• Online Incident Reporting RN/LPNs will handle reporting any variances, near misses, or patient complaints regarding clinical care using the organization’s online incident reporting software.
• Reporting is a duty and obligation of the employee to promote safe patient care, a safe working environment, support process improvement, and increase patient satisfaction.
• 12.
• EHR Clinical In-box Processes both incoming and outgoing electronic documents in the EHR clinical in-box.
• This includes but is not limited to patient cases/phone calls/portal, processing and labeling incoming medical records, refill requests, consult notes, lab results, and other correspondence.
• 13.
• Misc.
• Aid overall function of office by monitoring front office area and waiting room for safety, security, privacy, and/or patient concerns.
• Promptly contacts 9-1-1 for emergency situations.
• Promptly notifies proper staff and leadership in the event of an incident or complaint AND uses the online reporting system and/or EHR to document as per protocol.
• Relays necessary non-urgent information to team leads and/or director (i.e., office supplies needed, malfunction of equipment, etc.)

Benefits

Requirements

• Education: Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing with at least an AS in Nursing.
• Licenses/Certifications: Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse in Idaho or possess a compact state license and have an active BLS.
• Required Skills and Abilities:
• Critical thinking skills
• Flexibility
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Self-motivation
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under high pressure
• Effective time management for self and others
• Preferred Qualifications: Associates of Science in Nursing (ASN) preferred.

Functional Demands