Registered Nurse - Obstetrics

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Registered Nurse - Obstetrics (OB RN), within their scope of licensure and under the general supervision of the Clinic Supervisor, utilizes the nursing process and critical thinking to provide care to our Reproductive/Women’s Health patients. The OB RN performs daily clinical duties and functions as a resource to department staff. This position treats and educates patients and the public about various medical conditions, prenatal/postpartum care, sexually transmitted infections and provides advice and support to patients and their family members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Triage phone calls and walk-in patients for acuteness of need and/or priority of intervention; document assessment information of all activities.

· Perform clinical nursing functions that may include but are not limited to, blood draws, IV insertion and IV fluid/medication administration per provider order, suture/staple removal, foley catheter insertion/removal/management, wound care, coumadin management, staff training, vaccinations, perform nurse visits (scheduled and walk-ins).

· Inform patients of abnormal lab test and imaging results.

· Explain procedures and treatments to patients and provide patient education on various health-related conditions to individuals and groups of patients.

· Administer injections and screens as ordered/prescribed by providers.

· Provide support and education to LPNs and Medical Assistants including mentoring, training, and oversight in basic skills and procedures, testing knowledge base, and giving in-services.

· Participate in implementation of clinical programs for patients with chronic conditions.

· Oversee the operation, accountability for, and maintenance of clinic equipment.

· Participate in orientation of newly hired clinicians.

· Provide back up in checking in patients and scheduling patient appointments.

· Maintain familiarity with the complex needs of the patient population that includes multiple medical, social, and psychosocial barriers in achieving and maintaining wellness and stability.

· Attend staff and in-service meetings; participate in agency committees and task force activities.

· Comply with all Aviva Health policies and procedures, especially with regards to HIPAA.

· Comply with attendance policies and procedures with regards to punctuality and reliability.

· Demonstrate respectful, professional and appropriate behavior that supports a team-oriented work environment. Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, core values and goals of Aviva Health and its healthcare delivery including the ability to integrate values of justice, respect, compassion, excellence and stewardship into appropriate programs and services.

· Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Active and unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse licensure required; BSN preferred.

· Minimum of two (2) years progressively responsible, relevant experience in an ambulatory setting.

· Experience with EMR; Athena Health EMR experience preferred.

· Leadership experience, excellent customer service skills, and team building and collaboration skills.

· Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure, detail oriented, organized, and meet deadlines.

· Excellent computer and organizational skills; knowledgeable of office procedures and patient flow.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to perform the following physical requirements:

· Remain in a stationary position 50% of the day to perform administrative duties.

· Move or traverse 50% of the day throughout the clinic.

· Operate equipment 65% of the day: Computer and patient care-related and lab equipment.

· Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and accurately so others will understand; ability to interact with patients and staff clearly.

· Able to move or transport up to 50 pounds while assisting patients.

· Work indoors in heat-controlled environment 100% of the day.

· OSHA Exposure Category – Category #1: Possible job-related exposure to blood and/or body fluids. Requires the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

· In-person work during normal business hours. Possible travel to assist at other clinics or to attend seminars and trainings.

DISCLAIMER:

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of their position satisfactorily. Aviva Health will make reasonable efforts to accommodate a qualified applicant or employee with a known disability, unless such accommodation creates an undue hardship on the operation of the business. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the VP of Human Resources or their designee by email.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

This Description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Aviva Health retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

· Employee is in receipt of this Job Description.

· Employee has read and understands the Job Description and has discussed the job requirements and responsibilities with their supervisor.

· Employee has sufficient experience and training to perform the essential functions listed in the Job Description with or without a reasonable accommodation.