PRN NURSE; RN​/LVN - Fredericksburg

Overview

At Frontera Healthcare Network, we aim to elevate the standard for rural healthcare by providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare services to the communities we serve. We are actively searching for a highly skilled and driven Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to become a valued member of our team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of individuals and families by bringing the community direct access to medical services they otherwise would not have.

The Staff Nurse is an integral part of the health care team. The Staff Nurse assists the healthcare team in a professional manner in the community health center setting.

• Provides clinical services.
• Maintains clinical expertise and competency (to include age-specific competency) and demonstrates thorough knowledge of procedures to deliver quality primary healthcare.
• Documents delivery of healthcare and nursing process in accordance with the Center’s policies and procedures in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner.
• Educates the patient and family / significant others about diagnosis and the plan of care, and acts as a resource for facilitating communication when necessary.
• Coordinates the delivery of patient care provided by the healthcare team.
• Is familiar with PCHM standards and works as part of the medical team to provide patient-centered care.
• Interacts with health center personnel to assist providers and ensure optimal patient care, patient flow, and satisfaction.
• Identifies and responds promptly to changes in patient’s condition and/or clinic environment.
• Coordinates and delegates the timely processing of patient referrals, prescribed medications, and other identified needs of the patient.
• Acts as a resource within the clinic to other staff members regarding patient care.
• Participates as a team member and promotes teamwork by assisting others with patient care and department activities.
• Maintains adequate inventory of medical forms, supplies, in-house medications, STD medications, and immunizations and completes monthly inventory reports as required.
• Performs maintenance and controls on medical equipment and documents results.
• Administers all medications accurately using the five rights of medication administration, documenting medications according to center policy and procedures.
• Upon completion of laboratory skill assessment, perform all laboratory functions according to provider orders.

• Provides clinical oversight under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor.
• Assumes responsibility for delegating, directing, and supervising patient care activities.
• Identifies Performance Improvement opportunities.
• Serves as a resource and proactive leader for the department.
• Stays current with nursing and healthcare trends and information affecting nursing practice.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to identify, evaluate, and prioritize patient and family needs to develop a plan of care.
• Participates in the evaluation of products, procedures, and patient care standards.
• Participates in evaluation of healthcare at the Center and monitoring health outcomes of patients.

• Assists in maintaining an efficient, safe, secure, orderly, and aseptic environment of care for all patients and employees.
• Abides by OSHA Standards, Hazardous Materials handling, Universal Precautions, and use of PPE; familiar with Evacuation, Fire, Disaster and Safety Plans.
• If bilingual, translates between non-Spanish speaking staff and Spanish-speaking patients as requested.

• Knowledge of basic principles of health promotion, prevention, and motivation.
• Knowledge of protocols and the ability to quickly learn the Center’s current operational protocols.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and appropriate abbreviations.
• Knowledge of the Texas Nursing Practice Act.
• Ability to read and comprehend medical instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to present information effectively in small group situations to patients, Center staff, and the public.
• Ability to prepare statistical and…