Summary

The Clinic RN works in collaboration and continuous partnership with clinic patients and their family/caregiver(s), clinic/hospital/specialty providers and staff, and community resources. The Clinic RN collaboratively assists MLHS patients applying evidence practice to achieve optimal care.

Job Duties

The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk (*) at the end of the bullet point.

• Perform Nurse visits*

• Facilitate process and work flows to augment quality initiatives (meaningful use, PCRS, MN community measures)*

• Assist clinic staff and providers to enable efficient flow of patient care*

• Provide medication reconciliation and provide continuity of care by serving as liaison and primary contact for retail pharmacy staff; and other care providers*

• Facilitates medication refills by protocol*

• Connect patients to relevant community resources and services for patients (e.g. medications, medical equipment, home care etc.)*

• Assist in development and management of anticoagulant program (TBD)

• Create and promote adherence to a care plan, developed in coordination with the patient, primary care provider, and family/caregiver(s) (TBD)

• Reduce emergency room utilization, hospital readmissions and increase quality of care by coordination of chronic care program (TBD)

  Required Education and Experience

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Minnesota

• Knowledge of nursing principles, policies, procedures and medical ethics equivalent to years of experience

• Excellent communication skills across disciplines and at various levels

• Possession of attention to detail, organization and prioritization skills

• Basic Computer skills and comprehension

• Certifications: Basic Life Support required

  Preferred Education and Experience

• Ambulatory care experience

• Experience in chronic care management

• Knowledge of community advocacy and community resources

  Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills

• Culturally competent care of diverse clients

• Accuracy in documentation

• Proficient spelling, typing and computer abilities

• Multitasks, flexible and team oriented

• Maintain waived lab testing competency

• Patient age specific competencies

  Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

  Monday through Friday day hours with occasional Monday evening and Saturday morning rotation. Occasional holidays and work during inclement weather will be required. This position may require long hours depending upon patient needs.

  Supervisory Responsibility

  Provides work direction in coordination with the Clinic Manager.