Clinical Care Coordinator(RN) - Primary

San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation; Peridot (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Entertimeonline RN position in a primary care clinic in Arizona. You will assist providers and staff, assess patients, monitor vitals, manage medication adherence, and contribute to care planning within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires RN licensure and an Associate Degree, with BSN preferred. BLS is required; ACLS/PALS preferred. Travel about 3% and non-exempt F/T status describe compensation expectations.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current state RN license (Arizona preferred).
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and care planning.
• Collaborate with care team and families on treatment plans.
• Document patient status accurately and timely.
• Assist with triage and patient flow in clinic.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up for patients.

Skills

Nursing assessment and care planning

Team collaboration

Medical documentation

Triage and patient communication

Vital signs monitoring

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

12-lead EKG

Fetal monitor

Pulse oximeter

Medical laboratory coordination

Job description

• Job Category RN, Nurse
• Industry Primary Care
• Employee Type Non-Exempt FT
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Travel 3%
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Human Resources
• Phone [phone]

Description

Assists providers and other clinical staff and works independently to assess physical issues, vital signs, medication adherence, and plan issues, as well as medical problems, including psychological issues of the patient, and functions in a multi-disciplinary work environment by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(include, but not limited to the following)

• Completes nursing assessment of patient’s condition consistent with age and condition; performs ongoing patient assessment including patient’s health status, response to care, level of compliance and identifies variances from diagnosis
• Works collaboratively with patient care team and family members to establish and implement plan of care including teaching and discharge plan
• Shares observations and assessment outcomes with health care team and family to ensure communication and understanding of patient health status, progress and ongoing needs
• Maintains and updates patient’s medical records through concise, accurate and timely documentation
• Participates in patient care rounds and patient care conferences as appropriate
• Responsible for setting up and monitoring patients enrolled in disease specific home monitoring and communicating clinical information and changes to clinical plan between patient and provider/care team.
• Develops and maintains patient registries based on disease, health condition and/or health prevention initiatives.
• Identifies resources to integrate additional clinical practice guidelines to support continuity of care.
• Ensures complete pre-visit planning for patients and coordinates referrals and outside services received or needed by patients.
• As primary nursing care provider, supervises patient care activities of assigned team members, delegates activities appropriate to knowledge, skill and competency; provides timely feedback and review of care delivery to ensure maintenance of patient safety, infection control procedures and therapeutic environment
• Assists with triage of patients, including triaging telephone calls and walk-in patients.
• Provides orientation to the unit and hospital systems and processes to patients and family members to ensure familiarity with unit policies and requirements
• Ensures compliance with all applicable medication, storage and documentation standards, regulations and requirements
• Reviews and reinforces with patient/family ongoing education of basic technical procedures, activities and safety necessary for daily living
• Participates in departmental orientation, on the job training and quality assurance programs/initiatives, a variety of department and hospital educational programs to maintain current skills and competency levels
• Recognizes urgent/emergent patient and clinic situations and initiates emergency medical procedures.
• Assists with obtaining lab results, medical tests, discharge summaries and other information within the hospital and other facilities and assists with arranging appointments, procedures and discharge planning.
• Uses appropriate medical supplies and/or equipment for the assigned clinic, such as 12-lead EKGs, fetal monitor, pulse oximeter, etc. and collects patient specimens, including blood draw, if needed.
• Processes lab specimens for transport or perform tests, such as waived tests, to obtain results.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• One year clinical nursing experience, preferred
• Associates Degree in Nursing, BSN preferred
• Current and active state unrestricted RN license, Arizona state license preferred
• BLS certification required, ACLS and PALS preferred

Indian Preference and Equal Employment Opportunity

SCAHC gives preference in hiring to San Carlos Apache Tribal members and other Native Americans in accordance with the San Carlos Apache Tribe’s Tribal Preference Policy, as set forth in Section 402 of the Tribe’s Human Resources Department Policies and Procedures Manual. Otherwise SCAHC does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect him/her because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, SCAHC complies with all applicable federal, and Tribal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.