Registered Nurse (RN) or LPN | Internal Medicine | Full Time

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2603058 Requisition Number:[REGIS004057]{bind="text: RequisitionNumber()" automation="requisition-number"} ### Description {#description automation="descriptions-title" bind="text: $.t('Opportunity.OpportunityDetail.Description')"} Job Duties: 1. Patient/Caregiver Teaching\ The RN/LPN will demonstrate the ability to provide patient/family/caregiver teaching that is age-appropriate and adapted for individual learning needs.\ 2. Patient Intake & Documentation of Clinical Care\ RN/LPNs handle preparing exam rooms, assisting patients to exam rooms, preparing patients for age/gender appropriate patient assessments, documentation of clinical intake, monitoring, patient interventions, and care outcomes. RN/LPNs are responsible to document all care and communication provided to (or about) patients.\ 3. CLIA-Waived Lab Testing\ RN/LPNs handle performing clinic-based CLIA-waived lab testing in compliance with all regulations and quality assurance requirements. RN/LPNs perform venipuncture and capillary blood drawings in the clinic and prepare blood samples for laboratory processing. All clinical personnel handle staying up to date on blood collection policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as maintaining competency for each test performed.\ 4. Administer in-Office Diagnostic Tests\ RN/LPNs perform a variety of in-office diagnostic tests, including but not limited to EKGs, vision and hearing screenings, etc. under the direct supervision of the healthcare provider.\ 5. Assist Healthcare Provider During Exams & Procedures\ RN/LPNs aid the provider during examinations and procedures as needed and within their scope of practice. RN/LPNs may also perform the duties of a medical scribe and complete documentation during patient examinations and procedures as directed by the healthcare provider. This may include entering orders and referrals.\ 6. Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program\ RN/LPNs will understand and follow the requirements of the VFC program and aid the provider in obtaining vaccine information from the IRIS program as needed. RN/LPNs will be familiar with vaccine schedules and screen patients according to protocol prior to the administration of all immunizations. RN/LPN personnel will be proficient in administering childhood vaccines and completing the administrative requirements of the childhood vaccine program.\ 7. Adult Vaccinations\ RN/LPN personnel will be proficient in administering adult vaccines under the direct supervision of the healthcare provider. RN/LPNs will be familiar with the CDC recommendations for adult vaccines and will aid the provider in obtaining vaccine information from the CDC, USPSTF, and other resources as needed.\ 8. Medication Prior Authorizations\ RN/LPNs will handle performing medication prior authorizations with the patients insurance company.\ 9. Medication Injections\ RN/LPN personnel will be proficient in administering subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intradermal injections under the direct supervision of the healthcare provider.\ 10. Inventory Control and Medical Supplies\ RN/LPNs will handle scanning/ordering medical supplies and monitoring inventory of medical supplies in compliance with applicable Joint Commission and Rural Healthcare guidelines. RN/LPNs will identify supplies that may improve the safety and quality of care and bring recommendations to the attention of the clinical lead and/or director for review.\ 11. Online Incident Reporting\ RN/LPNs will handle reporting any variances, near misses, or patient complaints regarding clinical care using the organizations online incident reporting software. Reporting is a duty and obligation of the employee to promote safe patient care, a safe working environment, support process improvement, and increase patient s atisfaction.\ 12. EHR Clinical In-box\ Processes both incoming and outgoing electronic documents in the EHR clinical in-box. This includes but is not limited to patient cases/phone calls/portal, processing and labeling incoming medical records, refill requests, consult notes, lab results, and other correspondence.\ 13. Misc.\ Aid overall function of office by monitoring front office area and waiting room for safety, security, privacy, and/or patient concerns. Promptly contacts 9-1-1 for emergency situations. Promptly notifies proper staff and leadership in the event of an incident or complaint AND uses the online reporting system and/or EHR to document as per protocol. Relays necessary non-urgent information to team leads and/or director (i.e., office supplies needed, malfunction of equipment, etc.) Benefits offered: Comprehensive Health Care Coverage: Enjoy access to top-tier medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, all conveniently provided through our extensive network of trusted local providers. Secure Retirement Plans: Participate in our Roth/401k retirement plans with employer matching, securing your financial future and retirement goals. Championing Wor