RN, Urgent Care (Heritage Victor Valley Medical Group in Victorville, CA)

Description

Professional Duties

• Obtain complete and accurate vital signs and assist patients to exam rooms.
• Document patient vital signs, patient interactions and all other pertinent information in the patient’s electronic medical and health record (EMR/HER) in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
• Perform procedures as requested on Provider orders within scope of practice.
• Monitor and maintain patient flow and room availability.
• Reinforce patient education and participate in patient education efforts.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies in exam rooms, nurse stations and individual work stations. Submit supply orders as needed.
• Clean and sterilize instruments, exam rooms and work stations in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
• Ensure that departmental equipment is charged and ready for use. Sanitize equipment after patient use.
• Perform quality control testing on equipment and inform management of equipment that needs maintenance/repair.
• Serve as a resource for departmental stall and assist with departmental orientation and training of new staff
• Participate in departmental quality assurance (QA) meetings.
• Ensure appropriate handling and accurate documentation of all medications ordered by the Provider.
• Respond to all codes timely and within scope of practice to ensure timely intervention.
• Remain abreast of referral procedures and workflows and ensure accurate and timely follow through of all referrals generated.
• Provide coverage for other clinics within the department as requested.
• Utilize universal precautions when providing patient care.
• Monitor patient care provided by the licensed vocational nurse (IJVN) and certified medical assistant/medical assistant (CMA/MA).
• Ensure that the crash cart is adequately stocked, equipped and readily available.
• Administer medication, IV therapy and process blood withdrawals in accordance to scope of practice and departmental policies and procedures.
• Review fee tickets for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform quality control and proficiency testing as requested.
• Serve as point of contact for patient concerns and facilitate resolution whenever possible. Escalate to management as deemed appropriate.
• Assist management with morning huddles, daily task assignment and assume a leadership role in emergency situations.
• Escalate concerns to management as deemed appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• 1 year of RN experience in a hospital or acute setting, preferred.
• Knowledge of California State law defining the Nurse Practice Act.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals within all levels of the organization, patients, patient family members, providers, vendors and others.
• Ability to work independently. Ability to utilize critical thinking and judgment to problem solve.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet established deadlines.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire.

Physical Demands