Job description
Location: Pullman Family Medicine/Palouse Health Center
Hours: Full-time, M-F 8:00am - 6:00pm, Sat 8:00am - 3:00pm, Rotating
JOB SUMMARY:
The RN/LPN/CMA is responsible for coordinating patient care specific to the population served. The employee ensures that quality care is provided in an effective and safe manner consistent with Pullman Regional Hospital Clinic Network’s policies and procedures and within the scope of practice established by the State of Washington. Pay scale is dependent on which license the employee has.
CMA $18.66 - $27.92
RN $31.42 - $53.93
LPN $22.63 - $35.25
QUALIFICATIONS:
Registered Nurse:
Education/Training: Associates of Science in Nursing (ASN) is required, Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
Experience: None required.
License/Registration: Licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington.
Population Served: Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Age, and Elderly
Education/Training: Associates of Science in Nursing (ASN) is required, Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
Experience: None required.
License/Registration: Licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington.
Population Served: Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Age, and Elderly
Certified Medical Assistant:
Education/Training: Successful completion of a Certified Medical Assistant training program.
Experience: A minimum of 3 months in an acute care setting or 6 months in a long-term care setting preferred.
License/Registration: Must have current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in the State of Washington.
Population Served: Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Age, and Elderly.
Education/Training: Successful completion of a Certified Medical Assistant training program.
Experience: A minimum of 3 months in an acute care setting or 6 months in a long-term care setting preferred.
License/Registration: Must have current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in the State of Washington.
Population Served: Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Age, and Elderly.
Licensed Practical Nurse:
Education/Training: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
Experience: None required.
License/Registration: Licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Washington and Idaho.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Planning and Prioritizing
Through professional delivery of nursing care with the goal of a high level of satisfaction.
1. Plans and documents patient care using the nursing process.
2. Demonstrates the ability to reprioritize activities to achieve optimal patient and family outcomes.
3. Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to individualize interventions appropriately.
Education/Training: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
Experience: None required.
License/Registration: Licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Washington and Idaho.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Planning and Prioritizing
Through professional delivery of nursing care with the goal of a high level of satisfaction.
1. Plans and documents patient care using the nursing process.
2. Demonstrates the ability to reprioritize activities to achieve optimal patient and family outcomes.
3. Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to individualize interventions appropriately.
Information Gathering
Patient care delivery plan based on assessment utilizing research-based nursing practice.
4. Collects and analyzes pertinent data and information to develop an ongoing plan of care.
5. Evaluates patient response to nursing interventions and initiates appropriate actions.
Decision-Making
Using appropriate stewardship and professional nursing judgment, to establish the plan of care.
6. Interprets the patient assessment and applies clinical judgment to optimize patient care.
7. Appropriately delegates tasks to others.
Communication
Patient care delivery promoting a therapeutic relationship with patients and others.
8. Individualizes communication with patients and/or significant others based on their level of knowledge and comprehension.
9. Consistently completes verbal and written communication regarding patient care in a timely manner.
10. Assumes responsibility to be informed of organizational activities using all methods of communication provided.
Technical Proficiency
Using professional research-based nursing care through a team approach embracing the science of nursing.
11. Demonstrates the ability to perform the required technical skills for the Registered Nurse.
12. Demonstrates the ability to perform the required technical skills for specific department(s).
13. Demonstrates the ability to learn, apply, and individualize new patient care skills and uses new equipment safely.
14. Initiates and participates in activities that enhance daily operations of the unit and organization.
13. Demonstrates the ability to learn, apply, and individualize new patient care skills and uses new equipment safely.
14. Initiates and participates in activities that enhance daily operations of the unit and organization.
Teamwork
Creates an environment where all members receive mutual respect and trust.
15. Initiates and fosters collaboration with the patient, family members, peers, and other healthcare providers to ensure quality patient outcomes.
16. Collaborates with clinic managers and peers working towards achievement of organizational and departmental goals.
17. Participates in solving work related issues in a constructive manner.
Quality
Commitment to a high level of satisfaction, while being accountable for the outcome.
18. Identifies areas for improvement in organizational systems and actively participates in the performance improvement process.
19. Demonstrates responsibility for the quality of nursing care delivered at Pullman Regional Hospital Clinic Network.
Outcomes
Professional delivery, evaluation and documentation of care.
20. Identifies and documents potential and achieved short- and long-term outcomes of patient care.
21. Evaluates patients’ response to interventions and modifies care accordingly.
Personal Education
Accountable to stay current with changes in professional nursing.
22. Participates in educational activities to acquire and maintain nursing knowledge and skills.
23. Identifies areas for personal and professional improvement and participates in learning activities accordingly.
Work Effectiveness
Accountable to participate in teamwork and stewardship.
24. Consistently demonstrates the ability to manage a common assignment using appropriate time and resources.
25. Consistently adapts to changes in a constructive manner.
Reliability
26. Consistently completes assigned duties and responsibilities in a timely manner.
27. Demonstrates flexibility in assuming new work responsibilities.
26. Consistently completes assigned duties and responsibilities in a timely manner.
27. Demonstrates flexibility in assuming new work responsibilities.
Education of Others
Remains current on changes in professional practice and research.
28. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an individualized multidisciplinary plan of education for patients and families.
29. Participates in peer and community education.
Creating a Safe Work Environment
30. Identifies safety concerns and actively seeks to resolve these issues.
Stewardship
31. Assumes the willingness to be accountable for the well-being of the larger organization by operating in service, rather than in control, of those around us.
Ethical Conduct
32. Consistently communicates and collaborates with colleagues about decisions which involve legal and ethical issues.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs basic word processing and utilizes computer programs as appropriate for duties.
2. Performs other non-essential functions as requested.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sitting: 60%. Standing/Walking: 40%.
Occasional lifting/carrying of supplies and patient related equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
Occasional climbing of stairs to reach other levels of the building.
Occasional stooping/kneeling to access documents and supplies in lower cabinets.
Frequent reaching/handling/fingering to complete paperwork, operate telephone, and computer.
Constant talking/hearing/seeing to interact with patients, staff, physicians, and visitors.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Location: Inside.
Occasional exposure to wet/humidity from water, steam, pharmaceutical preparations, and body fluids.
Occasional exposure to noise to cause distraction from hospital and patient alarm systems.
Occasional risk of injury due to proximity to CPM machine, bed motors, and lifts.
Occasional risk of injury due to exposure to chemotherapy agents, disinfectants, and cleaning solutions.
Frequent biohazard exposure from soiled patient care items and body fluids.
Occasional exposure to fumes and odors from cautery, acetone and body fluids.
Location: Inside.
Occasional exposure to wet/humidity from water, steam, pharmaceutical preparations, and body fluids.
Occasional exposure to noise to cause distraction from hospital and patient alarm systems.
Occasional risk of injury due to proximity to CPM machine, bed motors, and lifts.
Occasional risk of injury due to exposure to chemotherapy agents, disinfectants, and cleaning solutions.
Frequent biohazard exposure from soiled patient care items and body fluids.
Occasional exposure to fumes and odors from cautery, acetone and body fluids.
Pay Range:
$16.30-$24.30 Hourly
We believe Pullman Regional Hospital is extraordinary.
We are a self-sustaining, patient and employee-focused, award-winning hospital with a unique, open, collaborative and inclusive culture.
On a daily basis, more than 500 employees serve patients and communities through Pullman Regional Hospital, the Foundation, and our network of clinics. We are one of the largest employers in Pullman, WA and a community leader in healthcare and philanthropic activities. Together, we continue to raise the bar of expectation for quality healthcare and the patient experience. In this way, the extraordinary for all others becomes the expected at Pullman Regional Hospital.
Our greatest asset is our people. This is our most worthy investment, and it's why we hire passionate people who are aligned in our mission to nurture and facilitate a healthier quality of life for our region.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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