Registered Nurse - Pulmonary New

The Registered Nurse - Pulmonary Clinic provides quality patient and family centered care as a member of the health care team in accordance with St. Charles Health System mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. The Registered Nurse applies standards for professional nursing practice and focuses clinical care to enhance the experience for patients, families, and others. This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. The Registered Nurse is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of the patient.

This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

Essential Functions And Duties

Conducts in clinic and phone triage of patients including urgent/emergent walk-ins; makes recommendations for care utilizing approved standing orders and protocols.

Uses critical thinking to follow physician approved protocols for prescription refills, medication titration and home treatment; utilizes appropriate physician consultation to work within the scope of practice.

Assists patients with scheduling acute or routine appointments, educates patients regarding abnormal test results and/or medical conditions, and explains medical terms and procedures.

Conducts nurse only visits for patient education and/or medication administration with a Provider on site and may assist with clinic procedures.

Assists the Cardiology team as needed.

Demonstrates independent critical thinking with the ability to multi-task in various departments including: urgent situations, conscious sedation, giving work direction, and prioritizing work.

Collaborates with healthcare providers and community partners to develop an evidence-based, comprehensive individualized plan of care. Interventions are patient centered and facilitate effective and efficient medical utilization.

Develops, documents, and monitors patient/family response to plan of care, and revises the plan as indicated. Provides patient self-management support and tools with a focus on empowering the patient/family to build capacity for self-care.

Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences, and participates in overall program evaluation of processes, identifies problems, and proposes/develops process improvement strategies to enhance care management services.

Acts as a clinic resource to acute care departments and referral agencies to help develop best practice and up to date education.

Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.

Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient, and caregiver.

Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focus attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.

Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient’s care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, and communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.

Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory agencies.

Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures for medication administration.

Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, supporting the health system’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violations of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all company investigations and proceedings.

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Education

Required: As required by licensure.

Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Oregon by the OR State Board of Nursing. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification. Valid Oregon driver's license and ability to meet St. Charles Health System driving requirements.

Preferred: N/A

Experience

Required: One (1) year clinic nursing experience related to specialty area. Previous experience with emphasis on disease management and patient education.

Preferred: Experience in case management, nurse navigation, and/or care coordination. Community health experience.