Childhood Health And Immunization Nurse

NEW HORIZON FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Childhood Health and Immunization Nurse

DEPARTMENT: Clinical

SUPERVISOR: Nursing and Clinical Support Services Director

STATUS: Non-Exempt

IMPORTANT NOTE

THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT

JOB SUMMARY

The Childhood Health and Immunization (CHI) Nurse assists the Medical Provider and/or Nurse Peer in the care and treatment of New Horizon Family Health Services patients. The CHI Nurse shall perform a variety of complex nursing tasks and related duties as required.

DUTIES PERFORMED

Assessment

• Collects and documents in the EHR: vital signs, patient complaints/concerns, demographic data and history from patient, family and others, while following Patient Centered Medical Home procedures.
• Identifies gross manifestations of common diseases and abnormal conditions.
• Identifies gross states of faulty emotional and mental health adjustments.
• Understands the purpose of and has a working knowledge of Patient Centered Medical Home concepts.
• Works with the Clinical Measure Improvement Specialist and Care Management Supervisor to utilize assigned Gaps in Care Reports to identify Pediatric Patients requiring/lacking immunizations and well-child physicals.
• Works with the Clinical Measure Improvement Specialist and Care Management Supervisor to schedule and provide immunization clinics and home visits.

Planning

• Organizes time to provide expected care to assigned patients.
• Helps to support the achievement of expected clinical measurement improvement and provider productivity goals.
• Is responsible for assisting with assigned patient phone messages.
• Will assist Nurses, Medical Assistants and Patient Care Technicians in completion of immunizations and well-child physicals.
• Will monitor and complete assigned Athena tasks.

Implementation

• Performs ordered treatments and procedures in accordance with NHFHS and area of practice policies and procedures and documents them in the EHR.
• Administers medications and immunizations in accordance with policies and procedures and with knowledge of usual dosage, expected results, and potential side effects and documents them in the EHR.
• Correctly processes and documents Point of Care Lab Tests and Basic Lab Tests, as assigned.
• Provides care in a gentle, safe manner.
• Participates in CQI, other internal committees, special projects/observances or activities that promote improvements in organizational performance and/or advance the mission, goals, and objectives of NHFHS.
• Performs other duties, which may be assigned by the Nursing & Clinical Support Services Director, Chief Medical Officer and/or the Chief Executive Officer.

Evaluation

• Observes and reports gross changes in patient's condition to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
• Is attentive to patient and/or family concerns about treatment.

Safety

• Exercises proper surveillance of patients and documents; maintains patient confidentiality.
• Utilizes principles of body mechanics in moving patients.
• Follows and utilizes principles of control as they apply.
• Conforms to NHFHS policies and procedures in reporting and following up injuries to self and others after providing immediate aid.
• Reports environment hazards when discovered.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competence in fire, disaster procedures and Universal Precautions.
• Participates in mock codes.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competence in response to codes and is re-certified yearly in CPR training.

Teaching

• Provides patient instructions and information on routine diagnostic procedures.
• Provides basic patient/family education in uncomplicated health problems in accordance with the plan of care for the patient.
• Utilizes patient instructions and information on routine diagnostic procedures.
• Participates in staff development programs required by NHFHS and area of practice.
• Assists in the orientation/training of other staff.

Interpersonal Relationships

• Utilizes proper channels of authority and communication in the work setting.
• Fosters trust and respect among staff, patients, families, and visitors; maintains effective staff/patient relationships.
• Allows others the opportunity to express feelings and respects individuality; handles own feelings appropriately.
• Accepts constructive criticism; participates in the evaluation process.
• Conforms to rules for employee behavior.
• Expresses concerns and criticisms constructively.
• Prevents staff tension from interfering with patient care.
• Maintains accountability for own nursing practice.

Other

• All nursing staff MUST wear the designated uniform authorized by the organization - Royal Blue / White.
• Implements proper cleaning, orderliness and care of work area and equipment - completes weekly assigned chores.
• Knows location of equipment and keeps equipment intact.
• Observes safety precautions in moving and restraining of patients.
• Enters pertinent data regarding x-rays, laboratory procedures, and is able to retrieve computer information.
• Acts as a resource to other nurses, practitioners, and physicians in requesting lab values and x-ray reports via computer access or by telephone.
• Follows NHFHS policies and procedures, including personal visits and/or telephone calls.
• Observes scheduled time for work, breaks and meals.
• Must hold all patient Protected Health Information (PHI) other patient personal information and agency information in confidence, in accordance with the attached Employee Confidentiality Statement, which I have read, understand and signed.
• Actively participates in and complies with all aspects of the NHFHS Corporate compliance Program, follow the Program Code of Conduct and obey all relevant laws, statutes, regulations and requirements applicable to Medicaid, Medicare and other State and Federal healthcare programs.

New Horizon Family Health Services reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing and one (1) year of practical nursing experience, preferably in an ambulatory health care setting.
• Must be licensed as a Practical Nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.

Preferred:

• One (1) year of experience in a community health center setting
• Experience with an EHR

Required:

• Must have a working knowledge of computer programs and professional construction of emails
• Must demonstrate
• legible handwriting
• excellent spelling
• speaking clearly and grammatically correct
• the ability to accept responsibility as indicated
• being a motivated and enthusiastic learner
• a courteous and tactful manner
• the ability to work under stress and work well with others
• following NHFHS policies and procedures regarding personal visits, cell phone usage and clocking-in on time according to your assigned shift