Clinic RN/Registered Nurse WHWC - Clinic

Essential Duties:
• Supports and practices the mission and philosophy of Methodist Healthcare Ministries
• Utilizing a holistic approach and evidence-based nursing practices, incorporates the nursing process into the goal directed plan of care for the patient.
• Plan of care should include planning and scheduling of intervention/care and collaboration with other services/departments. (Patient Care, Nursing, Plan of Care)

a) Prepares and administers various medications and injections; collects and analyzes specimens as directed.

b) Provides and/or assists with patient care, minor procedures and treatments within the scope of practice. (Patient Care, Scope of Practice, Assist Providers)

c) Communicates appointments, specialty procedures, and instructions by phone, in writing, and in person; coordinates patient information with other facilities, departments, and staff as appropriate. (Patient Care, Nursing, Scheduling)

d) Provides education, instructions, and advice to patients as directed by physician with consideration to age-appropriate care.

(Education, Patient, Educates Patient, non-Provider)

e) Responsible for documentation within clinical records (both electronic or written) of all patient care or treatments provided (HIM, Patient Chart, Documents in Patient Record)
• Promote and reinforce patient centered medical home concepts with patients and staff
• Works to create, revise and coordinate implementation of the plan of care through collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Work with primary care providers in medical services and informatics team to develop a panel of patients and risk stratification via a thorough intake assessment that would benefit Methodist Healthcare Ministries and providers in order to formalize and affirm partnerships and set the stage for all components of The Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH)
• Develops short term and long-term strategies in improvement of patient outcomes and work with the informatics team to track patient outcomes
• Coordinate and manage the care of these designated patients within the clinic and other primary care departments
• Consult regularly with the behavioral health, dental and medical providers of the identified patients
• Work with providers, staff from other departments, specialists, Care Coordinator, Wesley Nurses, patients and families to facilitate patient through the care system
• Work with outside agencies for welfare checks and occasionally make home visits with the Community Healthcare Worker and/or Care Coordinator
• Monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms both in person and by phone
• Regularly using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the patient's status, appropriate goals, care provided, care interventions, and patient outcomes.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Graduate of an accredited RN program, ADN minimum, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. One to two years of nursing experience in a hospital or clinic setting with health education or case management experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State of Texas and BLS required. ACLS/PALS preferred

Language Skills:

Must possess strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated in both written and verbal communication. Must be able to think critically, using nursing assessment skills to determine when potential patient safety risks should be reported promptly. Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret medical records, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations. Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals and groups in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. English and Spanish preferred.

Reasoning Ability:

Must be able to analyze data, demonstrated an aptitude for statistics, and efficiently and effectively manage multiple tasks.

Computer Skills:

Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge of the Internet, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and electronic health record applications.

Other:

Must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle; maintain valid driver's license and auto liability insurance. 50% travel as needed.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to a medical clinic environment having direct contact with patients. Position necessitates bending, stooping, twisting, turning, walking, climbing step stools, sitting and standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and maneuver at least 25 pounds.