Clinician (RN/LPN) Pulmonary Clinic Part-Time
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: November 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Description LPN Candidates: Provides professional nursing care
for primary care clinic patients following established standards
and practices. The Registered Nurse is able to provide leadership
in all situations, including emergencies, utilizing concepts of
critical thinking and creative problem solving to ensure positive
outcomes. The incumbent of this position is able to delegate duties
to staff daily, and in an emergency situation, in the office
environment. Works collaboratively with providers within the team
setting to facilitate quality care for the patient and should be
familiar with the resources available in the community and the
proper methods to refer patients to them. RN Candidates: The
Clinician II will work collaboratively with physicians, staff and
other health care professionals to provide a smooth health care
continuum for all patients within the clinic setting. The nurse is
an integral member of the clinic care team who works to ensure
safety, best practice and high quality standards of care are
maintained across the continuum. The Clinician II is responsible
for coordinating a variety of patient wellness and chronic illness
activities for the clinic's entire patient population. Success will
be measured by the results of the outcome performance measures of
the population of patients in the clinic. (e.g. Patient
Satisfaction, ACO, HCC, clinic quality dashboards). The Clinician
II acts in a clinical leadership role utilizing concepts of
critical thinking and creative problem solving to ensure positive
outcomes in the delivery of clinical care. Requirements LPN
Candidates: EDUCATION : Graduate of an accredited program in
Licensed Practical Nursing RN Candidates: EDUCATION: Graduate of an
accredited program for Registered Nursing. RN Required. BSN
preferred. LPN Candidates: CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Licensed by
State of New Mexico as an LPN. BLS Certification issued through
America Heart Association required, or within 2 weeks of hire date.
RN Candidates: CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Licensed by State of New
Mexico as a Registered Nurse. BLS Certification issued through
American Heart Association required, or within 2 weeks of hire
date. SKILLS: Knowledge of and practical use of good business
English, spelling, arithmetic, practices Ability to communicate
effectively using written and verbal skills Demonstrates effective
teaching techniques, applying adult learning principles
Demonstrates the ability to coordinate and implement appropriate
educational materials for patients and their support system
EXPERIENCE: One year experience working as a nurse in a clinical
setting preferred. NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to: Director
of Primary Care Services and Clinic Manager In conjunction with
clinic leadership: Supervises daily activities of medical
assistants and PCA's in primary care clinic setting In conjunction
with clinic leadership and educator assists with establishing and
maintaining clinical staff competency Ensures provision of
uninterrupted clinical care Provides clinical observations to
manager for annual performance evaluations of clinical staff
ENVIRONMENT: Bloodborne pathogen: A -- Works in a clean,
well-lighted, smoke free environment Bloodborne pathogen: B -- If
involved in clinical contact PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires full
range of body motion including handling and lifting patients,
manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires
standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally
lifts and carries items weighting up to 50 pounds. Requires working
under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Frequent
exposure to bodily fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances,
ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions
common to a clinic environment.
Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Santa Fe , Clinician (RN/LPN) Pulmonary Clinic Part-Time, Healthcare , Santa Cruz, New Mexico
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