Registered Nurse - Primary Care

Job Summary

As a Registered Nurse - Primary Care, you will work with your Provider to fulfill patient care duties and administrative tasks to ensure quality, efficient patient care. You’ll deliver attentive, evidence-informed care in an outpatient setting. You’ll assess patients, support preventive health, coordinate follow-up, and help the care team respond to changing needs.

Your work may include patient education, triage, medication administration, and accurate documentation in the electronic health record. You’ll protect privacy and follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements.

St Croix employment application required. Position award contingent upon background check and credentialing process.

Core Duties:

· Embraces the mission, vision, and values of St. Croix Regional Family Health Center, utilizing both the Patient-Centered Medical Home model and the Accountable Care Organization measures.

· Duties and responsibilities will be compliant with the incumbent’s scope of license.

· Patient triage and vital signs.

· Administer injections and immunizations

· Perform diagnostics: EKG, Holter Monitor Placement, PFT/Spirometry, Hearing Tests, Vision Screening, Color Vision, etc. within scope of license.

· Administer treatments: Nebulizer, Oxygen, Ear Irrigation, etc.within scope of license

· Patient teaching: Diabetic monitors, administration of insulin, respiratory devices, BP monitors, etc.

· Assist with surgical procedures and set-up under the supervision of a provider.

· Assist with Gynecological Exams.

· Assist patients with prescription refills.

· Create referrals, lab orders, and diagnostic tests as requested by the provider.

· Discuss lab and diagnostic results with patients.

· Assist patients with scheduling appointments with specialists and diagnostics.

· Stock and disinfect exam rooms.

· Proper documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Patient Centered Medical Home:

Practice team-based care.

· Attend staff meetings as required.

· Attend professional development required.

· Participate in clinic and team Quality Improvement processes

· Invested in fostering patient self-management including involving the PCMH Care

· Answer phone calls and provide great customer service.

· Verify the patient’s primary care provider (PCP).

· Verify all demographic information is accurate, verify patient contact telephone number and/or email address.

· Counsel potential patients as to our new patient intake process.

· Schedule new/existing patient appointments.

· Cancel/reschedule appointments.

· Maintain and ensure the security of all patient's medical, dental, and behavioral health records.

· Respond to medical messages.

· Process prescription refills and/or prescription prior authorization.

· Explain/counsel patients regarding the sliding fee scale as well as other financial programs available.

· Communicate with the billing department, as necessary.

· Explain/counsel patients regarding the 340B program.

· Assist Front Office positions, as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies

· Demonstrated clinical competence.

· Critical clinical thinking skills required.

· Detail oriented.

· Team-player oriented.

· Able to function independently.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and listening skills while conversing with patients, families, health professionals, and community agencies.

· Must have the ability to handle stressful emergencies calmly and effectively.

· General computer skills required.

· Experience with EMR systems.

· Other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing and Clinical Operations.

· Develops and sustains positive working relationships within the SCRFHC team.

Requirements:

· Must be at least 18 years of age.

· Minimum Associate’s degree from accredited Nursing Program with valid Maine license.

· Current CPR Certificate.

· Experience in direct patient care. Preferably in a clinical care setting or ambulatory care setting, but not required.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous working relationships with patients, staff members, and others.

· Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to work flexible hours to meet job requirements.

· Knowledge of chronic care management

· Knowledge of preventative care screenings

· Presents self in a professional manner, dress, and actions.

Pay: $34.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person