Clinic Nurse at PermiaCare – Odessa, Texas

Job Number: 74

Location: Odessa

Supervises: None

FLSA: Exempt if RN

Division: BAS

Status: FT

Salary: $14.67 for CNA/CMA; $23.62 for LVN; $29.82 for RN. Sign on bonus may be available.

Shift: M-Th 8am - 5:30pm F 8am - 12pm; Assigned work hours may change as the needs of the agency and clientschange

Driving required: Y

Travel required: Y

Settings: office

POSITION SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:

The Clinic Nurse assists withmeeting the needs of complex medical patients, including assessment, education,referrals, and follow-up care for individuals with HIV in the Basin AssistanceServices (BAS) program. This position provides nursing care including but notlimited to administering medications, immunization and collecting specimenincluding blood and urine and treatments in compliance with a medicalprovider's orders, BAS policies, and State of Texas guidelines. The ClinicNurse interprets information obtained from patient and others, including thehealth care team, and documents all clinical care in the patient's electronicmedical records accordingly. This position provides general care coordinationincluding but not limited to patient triage, phone call-backs, prescriptionrefills, lab ordering and interpretation, prior authorization of medicationwhen required.

This position works independently,under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodicmeetings.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OTHERQUALIFICATIONS:

Education Required: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience Required: At least 1 year experience in medical settingor nursing field.

Registration, Certification,Licensure or other Qualifications Required:

• Must maintain a valid TexasDriver's license, auto liability insurance and a driving record acceptable toPermiaCare's insurance requirements.
• Required to pass criminal history andbackground checks as well as pre-employment
• drug screen.
• Current and valid Texascertification or license as Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant,Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Registered Nurse.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedule clients to be seen in theclinic as needed.
• Triage with medical services inclinic as indicated by a medical provider.
• Administer immunizations asrequired by provider and state standards.
• Review client chart andimmunization schedule requirements to determine needed immunizations andadminister during clinic visit or schedule to be administered via use ofstanding orders.
• Review client charts after eachclinic and submit orders for lab work requested by each provider.
• Collect specimens as ordered bymedical providers or standing orders.
• Review client charts for pendingorders or need of lab work to be seen by medical provider.
• Review and refill medications asappropriate.
• Maintain medical records in allEHRs and databases.
• Maintain BAS inventory andadequately stock medical supplies.
• Maintain medical scanning.
• Keep proper inventory of vaccines.
• Monitor refrigerator and freezertemperature daily.
• Ensure clinic area is sanitizedproperly after each use.
• Coordinate referrals given to casemanagers.
• Enter accurate and appropriatedocumentation of services within timeframe required.
• Maintain confidentiality ofsensitive records and treatment information, client files and protected healthinformation in compliance with HIPAA, laws, rules and regulations, andestablished procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliablephysical on-site attendance. Regular attendance, dependability, and promptnessare required for the scheduled work day 100% of the time, to ensure consistencyand completeness of program's processes.
• Comply with the Abuse, Neglect,and Exploitation policy and reporting requirements.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct andStandards of Behavior policy requirements.
• Establish and maintain effectivework relationships with individuals served and their families, supervisors,co-workers and visitors by demonstrating cooperative, courteous and respectfulbehavior at all times.
• Communicate regularly withsupervisor.
• Open and process mail/email in atimely manner.
• Answer phone, collect phonemessages and respond to requests timely and accurately.
• Maintain safe and clean workingenvironment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Perform all work functions andinteractions using a trauma informed approach.
• Display professionalism whenrepresenting PermiaCare and the program in the community.
• Maintain compliance with legalrequirements and company policies and procedures.
• Maintain valid and currentdriver's license, auto insurance, acceptable driving record and reliabletransportation at all times. Driving may be required for this position.
• Complete all training as assignedprior to due date.
• Other duties as assigned.

MARGINAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES (these duties are not designated as essential for the purposesof ADA; they are still required duties):

• Answer BAS phones as needed.
• Fill in for other BAS staff asneeded.
• Provide translation, ifapplicable.
• Participate in team meeting orstaffings.
• Participate in communityactivities and/or attends community meetings as needed.
• Participate in workgroups andcommittees as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES ANDCOMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and otherinfectious diseases.
• Knowledge of clinic operations anduniversal precautions.
• Knowledge of telemedicine.
• Ability to assess, observe andspeak to patients.
• Ability to record details andsymptoms of patient medical history and current health.
• Ability to prepare patients forexams and treatment.
• Ability to safely administermedications and treatments, including immunizations and monitoring patients forside effects and reactions.
• Ability to perform limited medicalexaminations.
• Ability to perform wound care,such as cleaning and bandaging.
• Ability to assist in medicalprocedures as needed.
• Ability to operate and monitormedical equipment.
• Ability to draw blood, urinesamples, and other bodily fluids for lab work.
• Ability to provide patient care ina respectful, caring manner.
• Knowledge of infection controlprocedures.
• Ability to accurately documentpatient care activities.
• Basic understanding of medicalterminology.
• Ability to take and record vitalsigns.
• Knowledge of nursing principles,practices and procedures, including Nurse Practice Act.
• Ability to calculate dosage formedications.
• Ability to communicate effectivelywith diverse cultures and socio-economic populations on various sensitivematters, developing health centered service relationships with patients.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and ability toprotect confidentiality
• Effective multi-tasking skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Welcoming, positive behavior.
• Ability to express self clearlyand effectively, orally and in writing.
• Effective time management skills.
• Exceptional customer serviceskills, including positive attitude.
• Cultural sensitivity.
• Dependable attendance andpunctuality.
• Knowledge of trauma informedtheories, principles and practices.
• Flexibility and adaptability todifferent work environments.
• Excellent computer skills,including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Reading and comprehending.
• Reasoning and analyzing.
• Ability to coordinate with variousinter-agency personnel.
• Ability to fulfill PMAB andCPR/First Aid requirements.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good interpersonal skills,including ability to build rapport with individuals including co-workers.
• Ability to display comfort ininteracting with individuals of diverse cultural, ethnic and economicbackgrounds and with social service, healthcare, educational and criminaljustice organizations, as needed.
• Ability to acquire and utilize newskills as the job requires.
• Ability to work cooperatively andproductively with supervisor, individuals, co-workers, and groups of persons atall levels of activity, contributing to a spirit of teamwork.
• Ability to maintain highlyconfidential information.
• Ability to remain calm instressful situations.
• Ability to plan and schedule workand implement directives without constant supervision.
• Model professionalism byappropriate dress, language, ethics and work habits.
• Ability to drive personal and/orcompany vehicle. This position mayrequire travel to agency program sites, community and residential sites, and/orlocations outside the PermiaCare catchment area. This position may require transport of agencyindividuals and/or individuals served.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Abilities Required:

• Light Lifting, under 15 lbs
• Light Carrying, under 15 lbs
• Walking
• Standing
• Sitting
• Operating office equipment
• Operating motor vehicle
• Ability to see
• Identify colors
• Hearing (with aid)
• Ability to write
• Ability to count
• Ability to read
• Ability to tell time

Other (specify): driving required. May require some travelafter hours and overnight.

WORKSITE CONDITIONS:

• Travel
• Inside
• Working closely with others
• Working alone

ADA Statement: Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EEO Statement: PermiaCare is committed to hiring andretaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal OpportunityEmployer, making decisions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, nationalorigin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability,veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected bystate or federal law.

This job description is notdesigned to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties, activities orresponsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, activities and responsibilities maychange or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This jobdescription does not constitute an employment contract with PermiaCare.

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