Rural Health Clinic Nurse (Sign-on Bonus)

Job Type:

Full-time, Non-Exempt (hourly), Sign-on bonus with contract

Location:

Rural Health Clinic

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Job Relationships:

Responsible to:

• • • • • • Chief Executive Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Director of Nursing, Rural Health Clinic Director

Supervises:

• • • • • • None

Interrelationships:

• • • • • • Works cooperatively with providers in the Rural Health Clinic, AHC hospital, Emergency Department, nursing personnel, medical staff, department managers and personnel, patients and public.

Job Summary:

Performs all nursing services, within scope of practice; plans and organizes day to ensure the efficient functions and activities within the RHC. Maintains and improves the level of patient care, resident care and standards of care in the RHC. Ensures compliance with established standards, practices and regulatory requirements of the nursing department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge and adherence to scope of practice. Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care. Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care. Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions. Ability to assess the specific age-related needs of patients. Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly.

Job Qualifications:

Experience:

• • • • • One year of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting preferred.
        • Office-related experience preferred, with proficient use of a personal computer, copy machine, and a calculator.
        • Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, colleagues, interdepartmentally and with support agencies.
        • Strong written and oral communication skills. (ability to speak Spanish is preferred).
        • Must have the desire/ability to learn clinic software appropriate for the position.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited LPN or RN program.

Certificates and Licenses:

Registration and current LPN or RN license in the state of Kansas

Registered Nurse / RN Charge (Sign-on Bonus)

Job Type:

• • • Full-time, Sign-on bonus with contract

Job Relationships:

Responsible to:

• • • • • Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Charge Nurse

Supervises:

• • • • • Supervising CNA’s and LPN’s

Interrelationships:

• • • • • Works cooperatively with nurse managers, nursing personnel, medical staff, other department managers and personnel, patients and the public.

Job Summary:

Services provided at our facility include acute care, skilled nursing care, intermediate swing bed, emergency department, and outpatient services. This position covers each of these areas. Registered nurses provide compassionate, and individualized nursing care to patients and have a variety of duties. Specialized duties include administrating prescribed medications, typically intravenously, ordering and evaluating diagnostic tests, monitoring specialized equipment, and interpreting electronic displays as well as responding to life-threatening situations based upon standing protocols.

Registered Nurse/RN Charge Responsibilities

• • • • • Promotes and restores patients’ health by completing the nursing process
        • Collaboration with providers and multidisciplinary team members
        • Providing physical and psychological support to patients and families
        • Supervising assigned team members
        • Knowledge and nursing practice compliant with the Kansas Nurse Practice Act and generally accepted standards and patient care practice
        • Versatility and multi-tasking required to work in multiple departments of the facility.

Job Qualifications:

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from an accredited two-year college or technical school. Medical/Surgical/Emergency or Critical Care experience in a similar size hospital is preferred.

Certificates and Licenses:

Registration and current registered nurse (RN) license with Kansas Board of Nursing. BLS Certification required. ACLS, TNCC, and PALS Certifications preferred.

License Practical Nurse or LPN IV Certified (Sign-on Bonus)

Job Type:

• • • Full-time 60-80 hours per pay period, Sign-on bonus with contract

Location:

Senior Living Center

Hours:

12-hour shifts, Weekends, Holidays, Days or Nights

Job Relationships:

Responsible to:

• • • • • Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Charge Nurse

Supervises:

• • • • • Supervise Certified Nurses and Nurse Assistants shift responsibilities

Interrelationships:

• • • • • Works cooperatively with nurse managers, nursing personnel, medical staff, other department managers and personnel, patients and the public.

Job Summary:

To provide direct and indirect patient care in accordance with healthcare policies, professional standards, state regulations as well as assist them in activities of daily living. Must be able to manage workload with accuracy. Position requires excellent customer service skills with patients, and their families, AHC staff, vendors and public. The LPN is responsible for functioning within their scope of practice.

Job Qualifications:

• • • • • Must be a graduate of an accredited LPN nursing program
        • Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with patients and family in a respectful, warm way
        • Ability to demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills
        • Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time, as well as lift patients and medical equipment
        • Ability to demonstrate resilience in emotionally difficult situations
        • Comfortable with a schedule with beyond normal working hours
        • Must have proficient computer skills

Certificates and Licenses:

Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Kansas. CPR certified, ACLS, IV certified recommended.

Clinic CNA/LPN or RN (PRN)

Job Type:

• • • PRN Status

Job Relationships:

Responsible to:

• • • • • • Rural Health Clinic Director, Providers, CEO

Supervises:

• • • • • • None

Interrelationships:

• • • • • • Works cooperatively with providers in the Rural Health Clinic, AHC Hospital, Emergency Department, nursing personnel, medical staff, department managers and personnel, patients and public.

Job Summary:

Assists Clinic nurses and other team members with duties within scope of practice. Maintain regulatory agency requirements, outpatient services, rural health clinic and hospital policies, procedures and standards. Will process and schedule referrals to specialists and relay needs, concerns and/ or questions to each referred specialty. Will return calls to patients with responses to concerns, questions, or requests per direction from the patient’s provider. Demonstrates personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission and core values. Will provide scheduling and coordination of office visits, and outpatient services that meet the physical and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family. Provides additional clerical assistance for the hospital, rural health clinic and outpatient services as directed by Rural Health Clinic Supervisor.

Job Qualifications:

• • • • • • Excellent communication skills at the level necessary for taking patients’ medical histories, understanding provider and supervisor instructions, and for accurately documenting patients’ medical information.
          • Ability to effectively communicate with patient population and staff while upholding the Foundations of Excellence.
          • Beginner to intermediate computer and phone skills.
          • Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a high-stress and fast-moving environment.
          • Culturally sensitive, demonstrating the ability and effectiveness to work with ethnically diverse populations.
          • Possess a thorough understanding of the importance of confidentiality and non-disclosure according to the general standards set forth by HIPAA
          • Bilingual English/Spanish and/or other languages strongly preferred but not required

Education and Experience:

• • • • • • High School Diploma or GED required
          • Minimum 1-year experience in a medical setting, preferred
          • Proficient computer skills – data entry, retrieval and report generation
            

Certificates and Licenses:

Basic Life Support (BLS), preferred

Nurse Assistant / Certified Nurse Assistant - Day Shift

Job Type:

• • • Full-time, Sign-on bonus with contract

Job Relationships:

Responsible to:

• • • • • • Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Charge Nurse

Supervises:

• • • • • • None

Interrelationships:

• • • • • • Works cooperatively with nurse managers, nursing personnel, medical staff, other department managers and personnel, patients and the public.

Job Summary:

To provide basic care to patients, as well as assist them in activities of daily living under the direction and supervision of RNs and LPNs within the organization. HIPAA compliant.

Job Qualifications:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferable.

Certificates and Licenses:

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in the State of Kansas or be able to transfer certification to Kansas. CPR certified.

Nurse Assistant / Certified Nurse Assistant - Night Shift

Job Type:

• • • Full-time, Sign-on bonus with contract

Job Relationships:

Responsible to:

• • • • • • Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Charge Nurse

Supervises:

• • • • • • None

Interrelationships:

• • • • • • Works cooperatively with nurse managers, nursing personnel, medical staff, other department managers and personnel, patients and the public.

Job Summary:

To provide basic care to patients, as well as assist them in activities of daily living under the direction and supervision of RNs and LPNs within the organization. Applicant is willing to work in our Senior Living Unit as needed. HIPAA compliant.

Job Qualifications:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferable.

Certificates and Licenses:

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in the State of Kansas or be able to transfer certification to Kansas. CPR certified.