Part Time Clinical Outreach/Mobile Units Registered Nurse

Description

Summary:

The primary responsibility of the position is to increase the level of utilization of clinic services and human service resources through outreach to the general community with special consideration for the agricultural worker patient population. The outreach nurse will develop and implement outreach activities to identify and address community health care needs, i.e. screenings, home visits, health fairs, and community education events. Connect patients with case management and financial eligibility, and provide referrals to other (community, state, and federal) services as necessary. Assist patients with scheduling health care appointments and provide appropriate follow up to ensure patient compliance. Responsible for providing professional nursing care for clinic patients following established medical standards and practices. The RN must assist physician and non-physician providers in coordinating patient care and functions as the primary liaison between patients, staff and physicians. Employee must exhibit values of respect, integrity, innovation and compassion. 

Hours of operation:

This is a part time position, offering 16 hours a week; Hours vary.

Location:

Talbotton, GA; Some travel required

Duties and Responsibilities: The authority and duties of the Registered Nurse shall include but not be limited to:

• HEALTH EDUCATION/COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Educates patient on medication, therapy, nutrition, and prevention medicine; Serves on various committees, as designated by Clinical Coordinator; Promotes the education of patients, family members, and the community.
• PROGRAM PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION: Ensures that nursing care plan is reassessed and revised from the evaluation of achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes; Ensures that desired outcomes in the delivery of patient care are evaluated for achievement or lack of achievement; Assists with development of nursing policies and procedures; Acts rapidly and effectively in following the center's policies and procedures in utilizing principles of management in any emergency situation; Interprets, supports, and recommends administrative and nursing service policies and procedures; Applies knowledge and skills of management; Attends required in-service education and departmental meetings; Helps plan, develop, and evaluate objectives, and determines need for revisions and new objectives with the Clinical Coordinator.
• PATIENT CARE: Assesses and evaluates nursing care given by self and participates in planning and implementation of a total patient health care program; Monitors clients’ response to medications and reports any concerns to medical staff; Ensures all medications are managed and stored appropriately as defined by local and state regulations; Provides services in the community or client’s home, including administration of medication; Assesses the health status of all patients' immediate needs; Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Nurse coordinates and provides nursing services, including but not limited to: health education workshops; health screenings; one-on-one consultations and referrals; Develops effective partnerships with health outreach team and site managers.; Collects data from patient by interviewing, observing, inspecting, auscultating, and palpating; Documents accurately any treatments and evaluations· on the progress notes in patient's medical record; Maintains and ensures confidentiality of patient's medical records; Makes referrals to appropriate community service providers; Knowledgeable of location, care, and operations of all emergency equipment; Administers medical treatment within limits of licensure; Administers vaccines as depicted upon patient needs and medical history. 
• Perform any other duties asked by supervisor when needed.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

•  Graduate from an approved school of nursing and passage of a national licensing examination, administered by the State, with an RN degree.
• Must be legally able to administer vaccines. 
•  CPR certification required with ACLS/PALS certification preferred; triage experience a plus. 
• A minimum of one year professional nursing experience in a clinical setting, if the setting is a physician office or clinic, is required. 
• Two years nursing experience if the setting was a hospital, nursing home, home health agency or medical facility other than a physician office/clinic. 
• Previous supervisory and administrative experience in a busy ambulatory setting preferred but not required.
•  Must have comprehensive knowledge of health care delivery and possess the ability to evaluate nursing needs of patients.
•  Must have two years’ experience working