Clinic RN- Infectious Disease

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• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state where services will be provided, or current multi‑state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Temporary RN permit as required by the state board where services will be provided.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age‑specific needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred, or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Diploma. Currently enrolled in a BSN program and BSN completed within 5 years of hire.

• Provides direct patient care within the ambulatory setting, based on the nursing process and within role/scope of practice.
• Performs preliminary assessment of patients through observation and chart review to facilitate appropriate follow‑up with health care team.
• Evaluates unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention.
• Implements appropriate clinical decisions and demonstrates appropriate use of expert peers and/or management.
• Accepts accountability and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to those who care is delegated.
• Demonstrates the appropriate use of standards, effective use of resources, and evaluation of patient response in the delivery of patient care.
• Uses standards of care and standards of practice to guide care delivery.
• Bases decisions made/actions taken on relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings. Seeks assistance/credible resource when unable to perform safely and independently.
• Determines/revises priorities for direct/indirect patient care activities based on patient acuity and available resources. Updates daily care plan to include appropriate algorithms for safe patient handling.
• Uses established patient care support systems including documentation, communication, & information.
• Responsible for educational instruction to patients and families with health care needs.
• Identifies teaching/learning needs of patient.
• Evaluates effectiveness of patient and family teaching and makes documentation in patient charts.
• Assists in orientation of new employees according to unit orientation plan.
• Applies information gained from educational experiences when providing patient care and instruction.
• Assumes responsibility for the development of others.
• Engages in mentoring and networking activities to promote professional development.
• Fosters the integration of staff and/or students into the health care team. Facilitates incorporation of the unit's mission, values, and vision.
• Demonstrates skill in the management of conflict situations.
• Functions to promote trusting relationships and open, honest communication at the unit level.
• Engages in exchange of information relevant to specific patient assignment.
• Interacts with various members of the health care team to meet patient care needs.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.

• Minimize the need for manually lifting patients; limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re‑positioning to be completed utilizing lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient profile and appropriate algorithms.
• Heavy/Hard work: requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs.

• Working closely with others.
• Protracted or irregular hours.
• Working around biohazards.
• Working around infectious diseases.
• Working with hands in water.
• Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
• This position may cover multiple clinic locations; some travel may be required.

• Experience with PICC lines…