Committed to Our Community in the Heart of the Redwoods. Removing Barriers to Healthcare Access ECHC Eureka Community Health Center The Registered Nurse – Clinical- Level I (RN I) at Open Door Community Health Centers (ODCHC) provides general nursing care to patients in the clinic and over the phone. The RN plays an essential role in providing pt access through visits using protocols and transitioning to provider whenever able or needed. Within the Care Team, the RN works as a point person for daily functions and triage.
A RN I possess basic understanding and demonstration of RN scope of practice and skills related to community health nursing.
Compensation Range: $42.75-$49.53 The hourly pay for this position ranges from $42.75 to $49.52 All new hires will begin at the base of $42.75 per hour not including education differentials below. $2.00/HR additional for BSN $3.50/HR additional for MSN Wage differentials do not compound.
Hmong and Spanish speakers who successfully pass a language exam will receive a minimum of .75 cents added to their wage.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for phone triage assessment and/or in-person triage for patients with urgent needs.
Schedules patients after appropriate triage.
Preparing to and occasionally manages 4-6 patient visits per day of various types- immunizations, education, co-visits, and the schedule will be determined by site and nursing leadership.
Explains procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension.
Responsible for patient assessment based on chief complaint and treatment as outlined by Nursing Protocols or provider direction.
Observes patient, records, significant conditions, and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Provider of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
Communicates directly with clinic providers regarding patient assessment and needs; transitions patient to the provider as needed.
Utilizes Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation (SBAR) warm hand-off method.
Recommends and/or administers medications and vaccines as ordered by medical provider or by protocol.
Responsible for documenting and coding each visit accurately.
Accurately records patient history, exam notes, medication history, ongoing care, and referrals in employee medical record (EHR) according to ODCHC Protocols.
Manages tasks in their inbox and appropriate tasks in their assigned providers’ inboxes; ensures team inbox tasks are completed in a timely manner according to team role and scope.
