Nurse-RN Urgent Care (0005A)

Job DetailsJob Location: Pagosa Springs, CO 81147Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $37.00 - $39.16 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Health CarePosition Summary: 

The RN provides direct nursing services to Axis Health System patients, and clinical and administrative support to medical providers. Nursing duties include preparing for patient admissions and visits, obtaining and documenting vital signs, assisting medical providers with procedures, administering medication and immunizations, providing health education, chronic care management and preventative care. Assigned to a primary location, but may be required to assist at other clinics.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Minimum Education: Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum Experience: 2 Years of Experience in a health care setting Preferred Experience: 2 years Nursing experience.
Minimum License/Certification: Current unencumbered license to practice as an RN in the State of CO;
Additional Certifications: BLS
Employee Health Requirements: Annual TB screening, annual FLU immunization, HEP B
Must have current driver’s license and ability to be commercially insured and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with AHS commercial insurance agency.


Salary:  $37.00 - $39.16 per hour, and considers preferred experience and education.

Full-Time Benefits:




Medical (HDHP or PPO)
Health Savings Account


Dental
Flexible Spending Account


Vision
Dependent Care Account


Life Insurance
Short Term Disability


Pet Insurance
Long Term Disability


401k offering up to 4% match
College Invest plans


Annual Wellness Benefits
Professional development benefits


(3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment.
Personal Days


(9) Company Paid Holidays
Loan Repayment Programs




 

 

Physical demands: 

Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employees are frequently required to walk, sit, stand, or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods at a computer. Employees must be able to travel between Axis Health System locations. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Axis Health System may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Required Skills:


Advanced Microsoft computer skills required.
Must provide exceptional customer service for internal and external parties.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
High attention to detail is essential.


 

Nursing Core Job Duties:

Provides nursing direct care (acute and chronic) to a diverse population of patients. This includes but is not limited to nursing assessments, care coordination, direct nursing intervention, testing, procedures, phlebotomy and patient education. 

 

 

Completes initial screening and triage for patient concerns using approved triage protocols.

 

 

Utilizes the seven rights of medication administration when administering medications and immunizations.

 

 

Maintains knowledge of the uses and effects of medications and immunizations, including long acting injectable medication.

 

 

Ensures all orders submitted by medical provider are completed within expected timeframes.

 

 

Regularly assists providers with chronic care management and care plan updates for patients who have complex needs.

 

 

Responsible for ensuring infection control procedures and best practices are followed, which may including training and supporting other clinic/unit staff.

 

 

Completes all clinical documentation within expected timeframes.

 

 

Supports clinic/unit workflow by monitoring patient census and schedules, preparing for visits, assisting with urgent orders and referrals, and delegating tasks to the Medical Assistants or Behavioral Health Techs as indicated. 

MISC. DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Additional requirements: Annual Flu imm