RN - Clinic Nurse - Clinical
Company: Legacy Community Health
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 28, 2023
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Job Description:
RN - Clinic NurseLegacy Community Health is a premium, Federally
Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive care to
community members regardless of their ability to pay. Our goal is
to treat the entire patient while improving their overall wellness
and quality of life, in addition to providing free pregnancy tests,
HIV/AIDS screening. At Legacy, we empower patients to lead better
lives by promoting healthy behaviors and offering resources such as
literacy classes, family planning services, and nutrition and
weight management information.
Our roots began in 1981 as the Montrose Clinic, with specialization
in HIV education, testing, and treatment. Since then, the agency
has expanded to 10 clinics in Houston, one in Baytown, two in
Beaumont, and one in Deer Park with extensive services that
include: Adult primary care, HIV/AIDS care, pediatrics, OB/GYN and
maternity, dental, vision and behavioral health. We also service
students within KIPP and YES Prep schools. Legacy is committed to
driving healthy change in our communities.
Job Description
The Clinic Nurse is responsible for assisting in the delivery of
health care and patient care management in the outpatient clinic
setting.
Essential Functions
* Performs selected nursing and administrative duties, and assists
physicians and other providers as part of the clinical care
team.
* Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient
charts prior to appointment with recent test results and
correspondence and determines needed services per practice
protocol.
* Confers with physician/provider regarding any incomplete patient
tests/consults or other incomplete orders prior to patient
visit.
* Prepares patients for examination and treatment by escorting them
from the waiting area to the exam room and taking histories and
vital signs. Prepares, cleans and maintains exam and treatment
rooms.
* Gives injections and draws blood; assists with EKGs, OB/GYN exams
and office procedures as needed; and provides other patient care
services as directed by the physicians/providers.
* Maintains sample medication records, administers medication upon
physician/provider order and responds to medication requests per
practice protocol. Prepares and maintains clinical supplies and
equipment.
* Triages and responds to patient communications within practice
policy.
* Assists with scheduling tests and treatments, pre-certifying
patients for care and/or procedures, and processing referrals to
other providers.
* Coordinates care with disease management or case management
programs as needed.
* Contributes to the development of policies and procedures.
Participates in professional development activities and maintains
professional affiliations.
* Creates, maintains, copies and files patient files, records and
other information as needed.
* Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients,
families, visitors and fellow employees to insure a professional,
responsible and courteous environment.
* Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as
part of a team to facilitate the clinics ability to meet its goals
and objectives.
* Attends all required safety training programs and can describe
his/her responsibilities related to general safety,
department/service safety, specific jobrelated hazards.
* Follows LCHSs exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne
pathogens.
o Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures and correct use
of protective barrier equipment (Universal Precautions).
o Assures a safe environment by instituting appropriate control
measures.
o Attends annual education programs.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Education & Training Requirements
* Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
* Licensed in the State of Texas as an RN,
* Unrestricted Texas RN license or valid compact state
licensure
* BLS (CPR & AED) Certified
Work Experience Requirements
* 2 years of relevant experience
* Knowledge of medical practice and care
* Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room
procedures
* Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
* Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions
Benefits
* 9 Holiday + 1 Floating Holiday
* PTO
* 403b Retirement Plan
* Medical / Vision / Dental (if eligible)
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