RN Outpatient, Pediatrics Job Locations US-AL-Mobile Posted Date 15 hours ago(8/8/2024 2:48 PM) Job ID 2024-22974 # of Openings 1 AltaPointe Site Accordia Health - Pediatrics Category Nursing/Clinical Position Type Full Time Shift/Hours 8:00AM-5:00PM Responsibilities

Primary Job Functions:

 

Clinical Responsibilities:

Assists with the completion of the assessment process for patients including but not limited to the following: medical checklist/physical health/nursing screening, medication list/reconciliation, depression screening, height/weight and vital signs as applicable               Administers medications, observing the Seven Rights of medication administrationProvides education regarding patient’s disease processProvides medication education for the consumer and family, including uses and potential side effects Monitors patients for potential side effects of medications and reports findings to the physicianProvide direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care Accurately assign triage categoriesMaintain accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses, pain management and assessment of changesIdentify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and familyCommunicates effectively with the physician regarding the patient’s physical and mental conditionAdministers medical and psychiatric screenings as needed ( PHQ-2, UNCOPE, etc.) Completes medical checklist, AIMS, vital signs, infoscriber as indicated Perform ancillary testing and tasks as ordered by presiding physician (i.e. PFT, EKG, injections, audiograms, x-ray, etc.) or calls medical facility or department to schedule patient for testsGives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests Supervises nursing functions at the site including immediate supervision of medical assistants to assure conformance with established standards and procedural requirementsAssists patients with the assistance programs and referrals; maintains updated file of referrals and provides referral information Responds to consumers’ request for medication refillsAssist with meeting reporting requirements of SAMHSA grant Reviews chart for treatment complianceFollows up on missed injections and document in chartInterfaces with the multi-disciplinary team and actively and cooperatively participates in development of the interdisciplinary treatment planMonitors laboratory results and reports all abnormal findings to the physicianProvides emergency care as needed (CPR, MindSet, PRN medications), according to the Accordia Health Policy and Procedures Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situationParticipates in general and medical staff meetings as requiredKeys data into computer to maintain office and patient recordsEducate the community and patients on health issues to increase health literacyMay conduct infection control for staff and consumers when indicatedPerforms related duties as assignedMeets AltaPointe Health productivity standardsEffectively demonstrates the application of nursing competenciesAdheres to professional code of ethics

 Supervision and Consultation:

 Seeks clinical supervision and consultation needsAccepts and employs suggestions for improvementActively works to enhance clinical skills

 

Clinical Record Keeping:

Documents in a timely fashion per Accordia Health policyDocuments in a clear, concise manner, types of patient problems, treatment goals and services providedDocumentation shows that forms, notes, logs, and other applicable written information are completed promptly, accurately and updated when appropriateDocuments legibly

 Courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workers

Treats patients with care, dignity and compassionRespects patient’s privacy and confidentialityIs pleasant and cooperative with othersAssists patients and visitors as neededPersonal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for othersIs sensitive to the patient’s needs, expectations and individual differencesIs gentle and calm to patients and families

 

Administrative and Other related duties as Assigned:

Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities Actively participates in Accordia Health committees as requiredCompletes assigned tasks in a timely manner Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needsFollows Accordia Health Policy & ProceduresMaintains current State license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU’s), and attends to required in-services and workshops

 

Physical Requirements of the Job: 

There is frequent standing while getting files, paperwork, and handing out medication.Sitting is frequent by nature and up to 5-10 minutes; however, extended sitting could be up to 1.5 to 3 hours for documentationSquatting and/or lunging frequently to stock supplies and retrieve needed material from file cabinets and book shelvesFine manipulation for writing, handling paperwork, and dispensing medications to consumersPushing and/or pulling force up to 1-5 pounds force, horizontally, to open file cabinets and place binders on book shelvesLifting various ranges from the floor to overhead with weights up to 1-5 pounds frequently.Any other duties as assigned by supervisor Qualifications

Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Alabama. Must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.   Knowledge in adult/geriatric and/or child/adolescent specialty, outlined below, to be attained within (6) six months of employment:

 

Knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing care.Basic knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the adult and/or children populations.Demonstration of safe medication administration practices including IMDemonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served.Knowledge of medical terminology especially those terms associated with adult psychiatric care and/or substance abuseMaintain current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and his/her clinical condition.Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and, interventions common to acute psychotic as well as to non-violent crisis intervention practice.Basic knowledge of appropriate educational methods. Understanding of behavioral, psychological, physical health and social effects of psychoactive drugs, including alcohol and tobacco on the consumer and their significant others.Knowledge of trauma informed care principlesKnowledge of cultural diversity

AltaPointe requires that all new employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. AltaPointe allows candidates who are not fully vaccinated at the time of hire a reasonable amount of time to obtain vaccinated status. This position requires vaccination against COVID-19 or, if applicable, an approved accommodation for religious or medical reasons.