Description:
We hire to retire. Come join our amazing team of professionals offering total family wellness and healthcare to residents of 7 counties via our 13 offices in North Florida. This position is working every weekend, off during the week, full time plus shift diff. As a non-profit, Federally Qualified Healthcare Center, our mission is to improve health, wellness and life by providing a compassionate medical home, while promoting training and education. Our focus is on meeting patient needs, without regard for the patient’s ability to render payment.
BENEFITS:
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Student Loan Repayment Available
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License Dues Paid by the Employer
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$100k Life Insurance
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401k with 5% Match
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11 Paid Holidays
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20 days of PTO per year.
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a multi-skilled health professional who works in cooperation with other health care professionals to provide quality health care to the patient.
Description of Primary Responsibilities
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Responsible for patient care
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Provide necessary medical services to patients of Palms Medical Group (PMG) within his/her scope of practice in accordance with stated policies, procedures and protocols of PMG.
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Maintain the Electronic Health Record with up to date documentation of services provided.
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Provide counseling within scope of practice, reinforce education provided to patients by the provider or Clinical Nurse Educator, and administer patient educational materials as directed by PMG providers.
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Triage nurse visits and return phone calls to patients and vendors while maintaining communication within scope of practice.
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Participate in training programs, educational sessions, etc. as directed by the Clinical Nurse Educator.
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Responsible for inventory management
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Maintain knowledge of inventory procedures and submit any order requests to the VP of Business Continuity & Client Relations and designated Clinical Care Coordinator.
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Restock examination rooms, lab and clinical supplies as needed.
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Maintain orderly and professional work areas.
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Maintain knowledge of Vaccines for Children processes.
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Responsible for after hour nurse duties
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Communicate with patients in a professional and courteous manner.
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Document and update the patients EHR as soon as possible (no later than the next business day) following the telephone communication.
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Task and inform the appropriate provider of the communication.
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Will be expected to provide and use personal cell phone during on-call duties.
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Inform supervisor when starting and completing scheduled on-call duties.
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Responsible for administrative duties
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Read and adhere the Clinical Policy Manual.
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Participate in QA, QI and other meetings and/or activities as directed by the Regional Manager or VP of Practice Management.
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Assist the Regional Manager and/or VP of Practice Management and/or with data collection as necessary.
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Perform any other duty assigned by the Clinical Care Coordinator, Regional Manager or VP of Practice Management or CEO to improve the efficiency of PMG.
Requirements:
Description of Primary Attributes
General Development:
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Must be organized, a self-motivated and detailed oriented.
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Job duties require the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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Exhibit competence working with both pediatric and adult patients.
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May be expected to travel to and provide coverage for other PMG clinics during nursing staff absences.
Professional & Technical Knowledge:
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1. Employee will exhibit competency when utilizing the following equipment:
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ECG
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PFT
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In-house hemoglobin
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Lab centrifuge
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AED
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Autoclave
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Vital Sign Machine
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Nebulizer and accessories
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Blood Glucose
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INR
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In-house hemoglobin A1c
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Oxygen tanks and accessories
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Any other equipment listed on job competencies
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2. Employee will comply with job competencies and skill check-offs as part of the annual evaluation.
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3. Employee will be expected to navigate and operate Microsoft Office suite products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
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4. Employee will meet Continuing Education Requirement for his/her certifications and licensures as per Florida State Statutes and/or board of authority.
Licenses & Certifications:
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High School Diploma or Equivalent
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Graduate of an accredited RN program
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Current RN license in the State of Florida
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Minimum of one (1) year RN experience in Primary Care setting preferred.
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Current BLS (basic life support) Certification
Communications Skills:
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Effectively communicates complex and/or technical information to co-workers, patients and/or vendors.
Physical/Mental/Emotional Demands:
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Standing for long periods of time
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Sitting for long periods of time
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Viewing a computer monitor for long periods of time
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Bending
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Stretching / Reaching
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Walking short distances
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Lifting up to 50 pounds
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Operating office equipment (computer, fax machines, telephones and copy machines)
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Reading forms / Instructions / Patients Charts
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Communicating well to people of various ages, educational levels, cultural backgrounds in person or by telephone
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Exposure to potentially violent / irate patients
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Health / Safety Consideration of Position
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Exposure to chemical infectious / contagious illness
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Exposure to chemical and inhalation of antibiotics during reconstitution
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Exposure to X-Ray radiation
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Exposure to a variety of scents and odors
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Must utilize universal precaution in clinical or exposure situations as prescribed by federal state, and local guidelines and /or laws