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PRIMARY ROLE OBJECTIVE:

Works with Clinic Nurse Supervisors in conjunction with Operations, Medical Providers and the Quality Improvement Team to ensure quality, comprehensive and coordinated care is delivered to patients in a PCMH/Team Based Care environment. Advanced RNs are required to predominantly work at the highest scope of their license, conducting nurse flip visits whenever possible and for the majority of their scheduled hours.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

N/A

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communicates health information to patients, support staff, and team members
Assists care teams with identification of complex chronic diseases and conditions to ensure the patient population receives appropriate care.
Coordinates care with the medical, behavioral health and dental teams and patients to assess needs, identify barriers and coordinate plans of care and communication among multiple providers.
Coordinates transitions of care with patients, PCP and other service providers.
Relays appropriate information between patient and care team by documenting in EHR.
Monitors and processes voicemail, EHR messaging and email in a timely manner.
Works to the level of their license to maximize their contribution to Team Based Care
Acts as a resource to MAs to help them work to the level of their license
Acts as a leader in integrated teams to establish and maintain a positive work environment and strengthen relationships between teams and departments.
Functions as an RN Case Manager in direct patient care when needed for complex patients
Assists with care coordination in a Team Based Care environment as needed under the direction of the PCP
Participates in Quality Improvement and Infection Control initiatives
Supports and contributes to Quality Initiatives that advance the goals of Family Health Center.
Follows the direction of the Infection Control Manager to uphold the highest standards of patient and staff safety.
Participates in PDSA cycles, capturing pertinent information to maximize the effectiveness of Process Improvement
Patient Care
Provides professional nursing care for FHC patients following established standards and practices and acting within the scope of the RN license.
Interacts frequently with high risk patients regarding care plans, by phone and in the clinical setting.
Acts as an educational resource for patients and staff.
Develops and discusses patient self-management plans in conjunction with PCP.
Follows up with patients to assess compliance and progress with identified goals.
Provides decision support and encourages treatment adherence
Assists in PCMH strategies to identify high risk patients based on diagnosis and other factors; use reports to access data on high risk patients; work with Lead RN and Clinic Operations Manager (or RN Supervisor?) to develop and implement processes to ensure high risk patients receive appropriate care at FHC
Triages patients to level of employee licensure: assess patients as needed and provide appropriate nursing care.
Team Based Care
Supports empanelment and helps to maintain accurate and appropriate Provider panels.
Support Population Health to proactively improve the health of our community
Participates in Team Based Care and Whole Person Care initiatives
Works with QIP Leadership and the Clinic Nurse Supervisor to maintain compliance with all state, federal and regulatory agency standards (Joint Commission, HRSA etc.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Requires more advanced organizational skills, in order to organize projects or the work of others
Job duties require the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Job responsibilities require individual development of priorities for effective performance of duties,
including re-prioritization in response to changes in circumstances.
Employees are expected to determine an effective response to situations encountered with established
precedent.
Ability to create, send and manage email.
Ability to access and complete data entry in the Electronic Practice Management (EPM) program
Ability to access web-based applications and other computer programs.
Fully functional in use of the Electronic Health Records (EHR) program

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Job duties require knowledge and training in the field of nursing typically acquired through a formal Associates degree or trade school program in nursing

ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have Registered Nurse Licensure with the State of Washington

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