RN - Heart & Lung Clinic

Company: CHI St. Alexius Bismarck
Location: Bismarck
Posted on: September 15, 2021

Job Description:

Overview

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

Provides nursing care to patients in the ambulatory clinic setting, assists providers with procedures, and maintains efficient work flow of clinic. Responsibilities include intake of patient’s vital signs, medications, allergies, personal histories, etc. Requires strong interpersonal skills, computer skills, patient coordination, flexibility, and the ability to work well with patients, providers, vendors, and associates.
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Patient Care Performs duties such as intake of vital signs, current medications, allergies, social history, surgical history, and medical history. Assesses patients for abuse risks and suicide risks. Performs procedures, administers medications, and assist patients as needed with care. Returns telephone calls and test results to patient/caregiver.
2. Office Management Performs general office duties such as ordering supplies, stocking rooms, management of records, ordering and managing floor stock medications, monitoring outdates of supplies and medications, and monitoring provider’s schedules for inaccuracies.
3. Satellite Clinics-Prepare essential paperwork needed for offsite locations, monitor provider’s schedule, prepare needed supplies, and travel to satellite location if needed. Must have the ability to coordinate schedules for the patient and provider, with a multidisciplinary team at both on and off site locations.
4. Computer Skills Uses various software programs to prepare patient chart for visit, research patient history and medication usage, and utilizes EMR for pertinent information for patient visit.
5. Educational Needs Utilizes the principals of teaching/learning to meet the education needs of the patient, family, care-givers, and co-workers.
6. Critical Thinking Ability to evaluate unexpected and critical situations. Weighs pertinent information and makes appropriate decisions with minimal assistance.
7. Delegation Delegates nursing care based on knowledge of staff qualifications and competency to ensure safe patient care.
8. Communication Utilizes good communication skills because of the constant communication, both oral and written, with patients, families, visitors, and Medical Center staff.

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Required Education for Staff Job Levels
Registered Nurse Degree from an approved school of nursing
Required Licensure and Certifications
Licensed to practice nursing in the state of ND or in a compact state. CPR certified.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of basic clinical skills in delivery of patient care. Communication proficiency, time management and flexibility required.

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