Location: Williams,AZ, USA
North Country HealthCare is transforming healthcare for rural Arizona as a Primary Care, Federally Qualified Teaching Health Center. We provide Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Dental, Physical Therapy, and Behavioral Health services to the under-served population throughout northern Arizona. We believe in practicing integrative care in an inclusive culture. We treat some of the most vulnerable rural populations in the United States while supporting North Country's mission. We are proud of our Family Medicine Physician Residency, our medical education programs, and our passionate team.
Description
Provides outpatient nursing care and patient education/assistance by assessing patient medical needs, administering treatments, recording medical condition for medical provider review and other duties associated with daily operations of the Urgent Care clinic.
Duties
* Performs triage for walk in patients.
* Assures best possible patient flow through clinic process.
* Observes and records patients symptoms, assesses medical need for attention, severity and determines necessary lab data to obtain prior to being seen by provider.
* Gathers vital signs, medical history, surgical history, and current medication list for patients and documents in EHR.
* Collects and prepares laboratory specimens for send out and executes in-house point of care lab testing.
* Administers medication and treatments to patients, includes injections, immunizations per orders, documents appropriately in EHR and instructs patients on follow-up procedures.
* Utilizing clinical judgement, assists patients via telephone to follow up on their recovery, provides nursing care with reported illness or wound and assists with scheduling/rescheduling appts.
* Instructs patients and their families in health and wellness education, disease prevention and treatment, nutrition, child care and home related specific to care plan.
* Provides training and guidance to the clinical, non-provider staff who are providing direct patient care under the supervision of the provider staff, in accordance with clinic policies and procedures.
* Coordinates with Supervisor to maintain inventory levels of medical supplies and clinic medications, and monitors for outdates.
* Coordinates with Supervisor to ensure all medical equipment is maintained for safe effective use.
* Insures that the medical clinic meets standards for state certifications and will pass state inspections. This includes proper management of all medications, maintenance of equipment, and handling, storage and elimination of hazardous waste and toxic chemicals.
Requirements
* Associate's degree or diploma in nursing
* Valid State of Arizona Registered Nurse License in good standing
* Three years of clinical nursing experience or a equivalent combination of education and experience
* Urgent Care of Emergency Department experience
* Working knowledge of computers and electronic health records system
* ACLS certification
Compensation
Starting at $30.77/hr+ DOE
Benefits
North Country HealthCare is proud to offer a full range of benefits to our full and part time employees beginning day one, including:
* Medical insurance for as little as $5 per paycheck.
* Dental and Vision insurance.
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Stay supplemental coverage.
* Employer-paid life insurance, disability, and Employee Assistance Program.
* 401k with a 4% employer match.
* Up to $5,250 towards student loan repayment or educational tuition reimbursement annually, professional development support, and internal career growth opportunities
* Additionally, employees earn up to seven weeks of paid time off annually, with accrual beginning on day one.
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you're excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.
North Country HealthCare is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.
North Country HealthCare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ...@nchcaz.org. Please do not send resumes to this email address.