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Katahdin Valley Health Center\
Job Description\
Registered Nurse
Reports To: Nurse Manager\
Status: Hourly\
Facility Location: Varies\
Hours: Varies
POSITION SUMMARY\
The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide nursing care; assist clinical
staff while interacting with patients\
of all ages. The RN will work under the under the supervision of the
provider and Nurse Manager and\
will work as part of a Care Team to ensure effective and quality care is
given to the KVHC patient, in\
accordance with nursing professional standards and KVHC protocols and
procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES\
Performs additional duties or projects as assigned by the Nurse
Manager.\
Under the direction of the Nurse Manager and or Provider the RN is
responsible for providing\
medical care to patients in the Health Center setting.\
Prepares for the days schedule with a team huddle with provider.\
Triages patient as needed and takes patient vital signs and
document.\
Take histories and perform screening procedures as indicated
including the Social Determinants as\
indicated for the Nurse.\
Prepares exam room and treatment room with necessary instruments.\
Assist Providers in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals.\
Assists with tests such as EKG, as directed by the provider.\
Administers parenteral medications including routine immunizations,
therapeutic injections and\
inhalation medications via nebulizer under the direction of a provider.\
Performs lab tests, e.g. HCT, urinalysis, pregnancy tests, also draw
blood and prepare it for\
transport.\
Provides Patient Education as needed.\
Assists in maintaining compliance with quality assurance standards
including CLIA and COLA.\
Participate in the Care Team as outlined in Team Approach to Care
Protocol.\
Maintain the laboratory and laboratory equipment in good order;
maintain proper temperature in\
incubators, refrigerator and freezer, according to CLIA standards.\
Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments,
including sterilization.\
Checks charts for lab and x-ray reports for review.\
Work as part of the Clinical Care Team to insure effective and
quality care is given to the KVHC\
patient.\
Work as part of the Clinical Care Team by assisting in training of
new team members.\
Other Duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager.\
Conducts themselves as a good steward in the communities served by
KVHC; represents the\
organization at outreach activities as needed.
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Interacts harmoniously and effectively with others. Focusing on the
attainment of organization goals\
and objectives through a commitment to team work.\
Conforms to acceptable attendance and punctuality standards as
expressed in the employee\
handbook.\
Abides by the organizations compliance program and requirements\
At times you may be faced with challenges that may impact patient
care. Addressing these\
challenges may not be in your job description, however Katahdin Valley
Health Center encourages\
each team member to go above and beyond to address the patients needs in
the moment.\
Employees have the autonomy to see the care experience through from A to
Z to show our patients\
KVHC C.A.R.E.S.
PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS\
Admit mistakes or missteps openly, own your own behavior, forgive one
another, and model\
vulnerability and humility.\
Keep discussions about team members, subordinates, and colleagues as
well as challenges in the\
workplace, positive, constructive, and factual.\
Be mindful of employee confidentiality even among peers, and
particularly where an issue involves\
a peer.\
Only say what you would be willing to say to someone directly.\
Whenever possible, speak directly to the person with whom you arehaving a disagreement or a\
challenge. Challenge yourself to engage in these discussions. Do not
avoid constructive conflict.\
Work with your supervisor or HR when you need to process a
performance or behavioral situation\
with a colleague or subordinate to determine next steps.\
It is always okay, and usually preferable, to pause, and take time to
reflect before reacting to a\
situation.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE\
High school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of education and
experience.\
Must be a graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing, and have a
current license as a\
Registered Nurse by the state of Maine.\
Must possess the knowledge of Maine State Board of Nursing
regulations as applicable to\
licensure.\
Valid State of Maine Drivers license and ability to be insured by
KVHCs vehicle insurance\
carrier.\
Must have a current CPR certification.\
Previous Experience with Electronic Health Records preferred.\
Minimum of 2 years experience in a health care setting.\
Must possess excellent communication, problem solving and
interpersonal skills.\
Must possess the ability work in a high pressure health office
setting.\
Must possess excellent co