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St. Charles Health System

RN - Urgent Care

St. Charles Health System, Bend, Oregon, United States, 97707

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Pay range: $42.95 - $64.42 Organization:

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM Job Description:

Urgent Care Center Registered Nurse Department:

Urgent Care Clinic Date last reviewed:

February 2, 2021 About the Organization

St. Charles Medical Group encompasses practices in three Central Oregon counties and numerous specialties including family care, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, immediate/urgent care, cardiology, pulmonology, rheumatology, general surgery, cancer care, and sleep medicine. We encourage collaboration between clinical and non-clinical staff to assure we are providing our community with comprehensive and compassionate health care. Position Overview

The Urgent Care Center Registered Nurse provides quality patient and family centered care as a member of the health care team in accordance with St. Charles Health System mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. Applies standards for professional nursing practice and focuses clinical care to enhance the experience for patients, families, and all others. This position does not directly supervise any caregivers. Location:

If mutually agreeable, nurses may work at multiple clinic locations at the request of management to fulfill short term, immediate staffing needs. Relief nurses, however, will be required to work at multiple clinic locations at the request of management. Essential Functions and Duties

Functions as staff nurse during regularly scheduled shifts. Assists supervisor with quality control for point-of-care tests performed on-site. Performs point-of-care lab tests in accordance with lab protocol. Assists supervisor with ordering and maintaining daily inventory of supplies and pharmaceuticals. Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques, and applies this knowledge in accordance with hospital policies and applicable law. Assesses the patient’s condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment; sets outcomes; implements appropriate nursing actions; collaborates with other disciplines to meet the patient/family’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs; and evaluates progress. Participates in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities to support goals. Participates in professional growth, development of self and others, and creating a healing environment. Provides a therapeutic presence with patients, including introductions, asking preferred name, listening, and effective communication. Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests. Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies. Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately per policies and procedures. Communicates effectively with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests. Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements appropriate solutions within scope of practice. Helps manage the patient experience by coordinating interdisciplinary team roles. Supports clinical practice changes and acts as a role model for clinical excellence and the Healing Healthcare philosophy. Supports the organization’s vision, mission, and values; promotes continuous improvement (VIP - Lean). Demonstrates professionalism and confidentiality; complies with laws, policies, and procedures; reports known or suspected violations. Delivers timely, efficient, and accurate customer service and patient care. May perform additional duties of similar complexity as required. Education

Required:

As required by licensure. Preferred:

BSN degree. Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required:

Current Oregon RN license. BLS/CPR. PALS and ACLS within 3 months of hire. Preferred:

N/A Experience

Required:

Emergency internship, urgent care, critical care experience, or previous experience as EMT Intermediate or Paramedic. Preferred:

N/A Personal Protective Equipment

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely. Additional Position Information

Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System. Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills. Strong teamwork and collaborative skills. Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills. Basic to intermediate ability and experience in computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system and MS Office. Physical Requirements

Continually (75% or more):

Standing, walking, keyboard operation, clear and audible speaking voice, and the ability to hear normal speech level. Frequently (50%):

Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 1-25 pounds. Occasionally (25%):

Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, reaching overhead, grasping/squeezing, whispered speech level. Rarely (10%):

Climbing stairs. Never (0%):

Climbing ladder/step-stool, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 25-50 pounds, operation of motor vehicle. Exposure to Elements and BBP

Exposure:

Rarely (10%): Wet/Slippery Area, chemical solution. Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface. BBP Exposure:

Risk for Exposure to BBP Schedule and Employment Details

Schedule Weekly Hours: 0 Caregiver Type: Relief Shift: Variable (United States of America) Is Exempt Position?: No Job Family: NON CONTRACT RN SCMG CLINICS

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