RN Clinic - General Surgery

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Clinic - General Surgery for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. 

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $45.14 – $67.70. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

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Provides professional nursing care to patients in the clinic/outpatient setting in compliance with professional practice standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.

Details of the position:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs. This includes assessing patient’s condition, triaging patient phone calls, counseling patients, providing patient education, taking patient histories, administering prescribed medications, changing dressings, cleaning wounds and monitoring patient vital signs.
• Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participates in the development of and maintains established policies, procedures and objectives; quality improvement; safety; environmental and infection prevention programs.
• Demonstrates competence in making professional judgements pertaining to patient care.
• May screen and prioritize patient telephone or walk in inquiries concerning their medical care, prescription refills and insurance authorizations and referrals.
• Evaluates and responds appropriately to urgent or emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• Accredited School of Nursing required.

• 1 year Preferred: Experience as a registered nurse.

• Required: Registered Nurse in state of practice.

• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support.

• Preferred Upon Hire: Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required)

• Basic computer skills including MS Office applications (Required)

• Effective prioritization skills (Required)

• Ability to provide health education to patients, staff and community (Required)

• Knowledge of Medicare, JCAHO, DNV & HCFA regulations pertaining to ambulatory care (Required)

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. (Required)

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.