RN - Combest Seniors House Calls Program - Med Surg

Company: Texas Tech University
Location: Lubbock
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

RN - Combest Seniors House Calls ProgramPosition Description

Employees in this classification are responsible for providing professional nursing care in an assigned specialty or sub-specialty clinic. They perform a variety of general and specialized nursing duties as part of a total health care team to provide the patient with complete evaluations. Employees in this position generally assist the head nurse in the supervision of other clinic personnel and may substitute for this person in the event of his/her absence. May supervise and instruct subordinate nursing personnel. Receives supervision from head nurse or physician, functions independently within guidelines. May supervise ancillary nursing personnel in the performance of certain tasks, and assists in training personnel. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families, and other clinic personnel and outside professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

* Two to three years of experience working in a hospital, ambulatory clinic, or community-based setting.
* CPR\\BLS Certified.
* Electronic Health Records (EHR) experience.
* Experience in collecting and processing lab specimens.
* Ability to communicate effectively with other clinic staff, supervisor, departments, and outside entities to provide quality healthcare to the patient and families with experience in case management.
* Demonstrate the ability to make decisions and think critically in compliance with the TTUHSC, SON, and LCCHWC such as HIPAA, Compliance, and Safety.
* Ability to multi-task and work independently with limited supervision.
* Ability to interact effectively and communicate effectively with patients, providers, staff, and other entities.
* Experience in reviewing patient charts for quality indicators.
* Ability to effectively communicate in English & Spanish. Effectively expresses ideas/information in a complete, clear, concise, organized, and timely manner appropriate for the audience.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited program of professional nursing or scheduled to complete a program of professional nursing within 120 days of applying for a position.

License/Certification:

Current Registered Nursing license in the state of Texas or the attainment of a temporary permit from the Board of Nursing to practice professional nursing pending full licensure in the state of Texas. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX- RN) on the first attempt.

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