Part-Time Clinical Nurse Liaison Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN)
Fort Collins Youth Clinic is hiring a part-time (28 Hours/Week) R.N. or L.P.N. to act as a primary communication bridge between patients and healthcare providers by assessing, triaging and/or resolving patient incoming requests.
Pay Range:
RN – $28.50 – $31.00 per hour
LPN – $21.75 – $24.73 per hour
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Practice and Quality of Care:
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Complete medication refill requests in a timely manner following established clinic guidelines
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Monitor incoming patient messages and triage requests in a timely manner following established clinic guidelines
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Complete accurate and timely documentation of patient communications in the electronic medical record
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Schedule appointments following established clinic guidelines
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Follow up with patient/parent as needed per provider requests
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Cross trains as phone triage nurse
In addition but not limited to the following:
- Telephone and in-person triage (for symptom management)
- Review and act on test results (lab, x-ray)
- Review and manage communications from internal and external “customers”
- Initiate and monitor intravenous (IV) infusions
- Assist or perform procedures (e.g. ECGs, dressing changes, subcutaneous or intra-muscular injections, etc.)
- Provide patient education
- Execute delegation protocols
- Assist with medication management (e.g. medication renewals)
- Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
- Assist with management of urgent and emergent patient care situations
- Serve as a mentor and resource to others
- Respond to medical emergencies
- Assist with education of nursing students
- Work independently within their scope of practice to achieve clinical outcomes
- Maintain a level of professional development through continuing education, quality improvement initiatives and sharing of knowledge
Skills/Qualifications
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Graduate of accredited School of Nursing, holding current Colorado Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license
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BLS certified
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Great customer service skills – Ability to establish and maintain effective, pleasant working relationships with patients, employees, physicians and the public
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Ability to understand HIPAA regulations with regard to patient confidentiality and to respect patient confidentiality and privacy by maintaining the security of all patient communications.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
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Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced office environment