Job Description

Posting number: 202600363

Department: Community Health Services - CHS

Job classification: Registered Nurse I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Public Health, Nursing, Community and Social Services, Medical

Summary

Under general supervision, provides nursing services including direct patient care, care management, and provider support.

Yavapai County Community Health Services is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse I to provide nursing care services that support the health and well-being of our community. This position plays an important role in delivering patient-centered care, managing chronic conditions, and promoting wellness through education and preventative services.

Responsible for promoting health, preventing disease, and delivering essential clinical and public health services to geographically isolated and outlying communities. Operating frequently in mobile clinics, community centers, and various health fairs. PHN bridges the gap between regional healthcare systems and vulnerable rural populations, addressing health disparities and barrier to care.

Position is grant-funded.

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Examples of duties

• Provides nursing services including direct patient care, care management, and provider support.
• Supports back-office operations by optimizing clinic workflow.
• Completes medication refills and tasks, prior authorizations, and triages patient inquires.
• Serves as a resource for other back-office staff in the areas of patient consultation and inquiry using nursing knowledge and expertise.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

Registered Nurse from an accredited school.

Experience:

No nursing experience required.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Must be Licensed Registered Nurse from an accredited school.

Must possess current Arizona Nursing license.

Must possess current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Professionals.

Must possess a current fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Supplemental information

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Applicable statues, standards, policies, and regulations relating to specific area of practice.
• Chronic medical conditions, current health care methods, and practices.
• Medical office operations.
• Cultural diversity and implications in delivering healthcare.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

• Demonstrating care, concern, and courtesy when dealing with people.
• Providing patients with information needed to make personal health decisions.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

• Function effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision within established guidelines while demonstrating appropriate professional judgment and identify potential problems.
• Prioritize work, meet deadlines, efficiently manage time.
• Understand health care concepts pertinent to work requirements and provide accurate and thorough teaching to patients as directed by the health care provider.
• Recognize and report a patient's health status accurately.
• Maintain public trust by honoring patient confidentiality at all times.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:

The work involves potential exposure to infections, contagious diseases and blood borne pathogens. Clinical staff are required to use appropriate protective equipment. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Additional Job Information:

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Grade: 13

Classification: Classified

Safety Sensitive: Yes