Pediatric Nurse

General Summary of Position: The Pediatric Nurse (LPN/RN) works within a Care Team to provide Nurse Visits, Triage, Case Management, patient education, and patient care support to the Care Team within the scope of nursing.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

* Floor Nursing Duties: Administering immunizations, Pediatric screenings: vision, hearing, and a few behavioral health assessments, Health Education, Medication administration, and Nurse visits. Serving as liaison between providers and their patients. Executing nursing care under direction of the provider such as: medication injections, wound care and dressing changes, IV infusions and assisting in procedures.

* Health Education: Educates patients regarding health promotion, illness prevention, medical diagnoses, medication administration, treatment procedures, disease management, and community resource utilization. Utilizes provider\-based protocols and/or direct provider order. Communicates abnormal lab results and treatment plan to patients as outlined by the provider and/or protocols.

* Case Management: Coordinates and manages ongoing patient care to patients outside of the Office Visit utilizing community resources, patient education, and Nurse Visits.

* Medication Administration:Assists in medication and immunization administration (where licensure is required) and Works alongside medical assistants on requests for medication refills per standard work.

* Triage:Manages the clinical phone line. Assists pharmacies, responds to patient requests, conducts triage and conveys messages to and from providers, clinics, specialists, and other care team members. Responds to telephone calls and patient walk\-ins: Assesses patient, documents findings in EMR, reports findings to physician, carries out standing orders and other physician orders.

* Nurse Visits:Schedules and performs Nurse Visits where licensure is required. Assesses patients, documents findings in EMR, reports findings to physicians, carries out standing orders and other physician orders. Provides nursing care to patients who present through the Nurse Visit Schedule. This may include, among other types of visits: BP checks, wound care, patient education, medication administration, triage, pregnancy tests/counseling, Nutrition counseling, Urinalysis and conveying test results. Collaborates with medical support staff and assists with prioritizing clinical tasks to ensure efficient work flow. Documents all activity appropriately in the Electronic Medical Record. Promotes clinical excellence.

* Staff Development: Assists in education of Care Team members. Participates in care team meetings, monthly nurse meetings, clinic\-wide quarterly meetings and other meetings as directed by site manager.

* Member of Care Team:Works effectively as a Care Team member. Assists MAs with duties during high volume or high acuity to minimize patient wait Uses nursing judgment to delegate responsibilities to MAs and Facilitator/Patient Advocate, as needed to aid patient schedule flow.

* Maintains Required Qualifications: Takes initiative to obtain/maintain required qualifications to perform duties (RN/LPN licensure, CPR certification, TST certification).

* Participates in Quality Improvement: Takes initiative and takes on responsibilities to improve clinic functions and procedures with evidenced based practice when directed.

* Other Duties as Assigned: Vaccine Program management and medication Delegates responsibilities when applicable.

* Ability to assume leadership responsibility: possible opportunity for leadership (e. Site manager, Vaccine coordinator, Chronic Care Management, Diabetes education etc.)

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

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• Demonstrates the three levels of caring: competence (what the nurse does), courtesy (what the nurse says), and compassion (what the nurse feels).
• Demonstrates leadership skills that support staff and promote quality patient care.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, reflection, and problem solving.
• Skilled in assessment and implementation of nursing process as related to the ambulatory care setting.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work issues properly.
• Must possess experience in verbal and written communications, clinical information systems, as well as detailed nursing documentation in an EMR, which serves as legal proof of the type and quality of nursing care provided to patients at CCHSA.
• Demonstrates skill in negotiation when needed.
• Understands the scope of practice for RNs, LPNs, MAs and unlicensed personnel.
• Understands and abides by policies and procedures related to HIPAA compliance, OSHA standards, and FQHC regulations.
• Must possess a high degree of initiative with minimal supervision and guidance, utilizing independent and collaborative judgment in decision making.
• Understands and determines patient needs. Effectively communicates information to patients and families of diverse economic, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual backgrounds.
• Demonstrates flexibility in response to continuous changes in demands, procedures, and situations.

Education and Experience:

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• A nursing diploma, bachelor’s degree or associate’s degree in nursing, or the equivalent is required.
• A current, valid LPN or RN license in the state of Georgia is required.
• BLS certification is required
• 2\-3 years of previous inpatient nursing experience is appreciated.
• Community Health or Public Health experience and GRITS training are desirable.
• Additional board certifications are favorable.
• Bilingual(English and Spanish) abilities preferred
• Leadership and customer service skills are required

Physical Requirements

Rarely

(0\-

12%)

Occasionally (13\-33%)

Frequently (34\-66%)

Regularly

(67\-

100%)

Seeing: Must be able to read reports and use computer. Visual ability to assess patients’

condition, staff performance, read documents, and computer terminals

X

Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with coworkers and patients

X

Standing/Walking

X

Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling

X

Lifting/Pushing/Pulling

X

Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to write, type, and use phone system

X

Auditory and communication abilities to hear and communicate with other health care team members and patients

X

Frequent exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to health care center environment

X

Requires adherence to Infection Control Standard Precautions

X

Working Conditions: The position has normal office working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

MajorAreasofResponsibility:

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• Administering immunizations, Pediatric screenings: vision, hearing, and a few behavioral health assessments, Health Education, Medication administration, and Nurse visits. Serving as liaison between providers and their patients. Executing nursing care under direction of the provider such as: medication injections, wound care and dressing changes, IV infusions and assisting in procedures.
• Educates patients regarding health promotion, illness prevention, medical diagnoses, medication administration, treatment procedures, disease management, and community resource utilization. Utilizes provider\-based protocols and/or direct provider order.
• Communicates abnormal lab results and treatment plan to patients as outlined by the provider and/or protocols.
• Coordinates and manages ongoing patient care to patients outside of the Office Visit utilizing community resources, patient education, and Nurse Visits.
• Assists in medication and immunization administration (where licensure is required) and documentation. Works alongside medical assistants on requests for medication refills per standard work.
• Manages the clinical phone line. Assists pharmacies, responds to patient requests, conducts triage and conveys messages to and from providers, clinics, specialists, and other care team members. Responds to telephone calls and patient walk\-ins: Assesses patient, documents findings in EMR, reports findings to physician, carries out standing orders and other physician orders.
• Schedules and performs Nurse Visits where licensure is required. Assesses patients, documents findings in EMR, reports findings to physicians, carries out standing orders and other physician orders. Provides nursing care to patients who present through the Nurse Visit Schedule. This may include, among other types of visits: BP checks, wound care, patient education, medication administration, triage, pregnancy tests/counseling, Nutrition counseling, Urinalysis and conveying test results. Collaborates with medical support staff and assists with prioritizing clinical tasks to ensure efficient work flow. Documents all activity appropriately in the Electronic Medical Record. Promotes clinical excellence.
• Assists in education of Care Team members. Participates in care team meetings, monthly nurse meetings, clinic\-wide quarterly meetings and other meetings as directed by site manager.
• Works effectively as a Care Team member. Assists MAs with duties during high volume or high acuity to minimize patient wait times. Uses nursing judgment to delegate responsibilities to MAs and Facilitator/Patient Advocate, as needed to aid patient schedule flow.
• Takes initiative to obtain/maintain required qualifications to perform duties (RN/LPN licensure, CPR certification, TST certification).
• Takes initiative and takes on responsibilities to improve clinic functions and procedures with evidenced based practice when directed.
• Vaccine Program management and medication refills. Delegates responsibilities when applicable.

RequiredKnowledge,Skills,Abilities:

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• Eager and able to embody the mission, vision, and core values of CCH.
• Demonstrates the three levels of caring: competence (what the nurse does), courtesy (what the nurse says), and compassion (what the nurse feels).
• Demonstrates leadership skills that support staff and promote quality patient care.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, reflection, and problem solving.
• Skilled in assessment and implementation of nursing process as related to the ambulatory care setting.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work issues properly.
• Must possess experience in verbal and written communications, clinical information systems, as well as detailed nursing documentation in an EMR, which serves as legal proof of the type and quality of nursing care provided to patients at CCHSA.
• Demonstrates skill in negotiation when needed.
• Understands the scope of practice for RNs, LPNs, MAs and unlicensed personnel.
• Understands and abides by policies and procedures related to HIPAA compliance, OSHA standards, and FQHC regulations.
• Must possess a high degree of initiative with minimal supervision and guidance, utilizing independent and collaborative judgment in decision making.
• Understands and determines patient needs. Effectively communicates information to patients and families of diverse economic, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual backgrounds.
• Demonstrates flexibility in response to continuous changes in demands, procedures, and situations.

EducationandExperience:

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• A nursing diploma, bachelor’s degree or associate’s degree in nursing, or the equivalent is
• required
• A current, valid LPN or RN license in the state of Georgia is required
• BLS certification is required
• 2\-3 years of previous inpatient nursing experience is appreciated
• Community Health or Public Health experience and GRITS training are desirable
• Additional board certifications are favorable
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) abilities preferred

Company Background:

Our Mission: To proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and to demonstrate His love by providing affordable, quality primary health care to the underserved.

Our Vision: In response to God’s grace, we desire to be a part of the redemptive work of Christ to the economically, socially, and spiritually impoverished communities of Augusta, Georgia.

About: Christ Community Health Services Augusta (CCH) is a rapidly growing, primary care health clinic and a community and faith\-based 501 (c) (3\) organization serving families in a ten\-county region between Georgia and South Carolina.

As our patient population continues to grow throughout the greater Augusta area, we are in search of a caring and competent team members to join our team! Our four clinics (five, including dental) are strategically located in urban Augusta neighborhoods, providing local access to affordable care for patients who face medical, economic and transportation hardships. As a federally qualified health center and certified patient\-centered medical home, we accept patients with no insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and most commercial insurance plans.

Our services include:

• Adult and Pediatric Primary Care
• Integrated Behavioral Health
• Family Dentistry
• Physical Therapy
• HIV/Chronic Disease Care Management
• Lab Services
• Prescription Assistance
• Specialty Referrals

Christ Community Health aims to share Christ’s love through healing of the body, mind, and soul. We hope you’ll consider joining us in this ministry. Help us meet the needs of others in our community! Working at Christ Community, you’ll find community, vocational purpose, and a place to grow in the health care field.

What Christ Community has to offer:

CCH is committed to understanding the needs of its staff and recognizing that there's more to an employee than just what happens during the typical work week. Because of that, we strive to offer a compensation package that includes an available 401k plan with employer matching, employee healthcare credit, uniform allowances, and more. We are also a qualifying employer under HRSA\-funded loan repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Join our team today!

\\Christ Community Health Services Augusta Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other federal, state, or local protected class.