Nurse-RN Urgent Care (0005A)

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing Preferred

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Minimum

Experience

2 Years of Experience in a health care setting Preferred

Experience

2 years Nursing experience. Minimum License/

Certification

Current unencumbered license to practice as an RN in the State of CO; Additional

Certifications

BLS Employee Health

Requirements

Annual TB screening, annual FLU immunization, HEP B Must have current driver’s license and ability to be commercially insured and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with AHS commercial insurance agency.

Salary

$37.00 - $39.16 per hour, and considers preferred experience and education.

Full-Time

Benefits

• Medical (HDHP or PPO) Health Savings Account
• Dental Flexible Spending Account
• Vision Dependent Care Account
• Life Insurance Short Term Disability
• Pet Insurance Long Term Disability
• 401k offering up to 4% match College Invest plans
• Annual Wellness Benefits Professional development benefits

• weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment. Personal Days
• Company Paid Holidays Loan Repayment Programs

Skills

Advanced Microsoft computer skills required. Must provide exceptional customer service for internal and external parties. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. High attention to detail is essential.

Nursing Core Job

Duties

Provides nursing direct care (acute and chronic) to a diverse population of patients. This includes but is not limited to nursing assessments, care coordination, direct nursing intervention, testing, procedures, phlebotomy and patient education.

Completes initial screening and triage for patient concerns using approved triage protocols.

Utilizes the seven rights of medication administration when administering medications and immunizations.

Maintains knowledge of the uses and effects of medications and immunizations, including long acting injectable medication.

Ensures all orders submitted by medical provider are completed within expected timeframes.

Regularly assists providers with chronic care management and care plan updates for patients who have complex needs.

Responsible for ensuring infection control procedures and best practices are followed, which may including training and supporting other clinic/unit staff.

Completes all clinical documentation within expected timeframes.

Supports clinic/unit workflow by monitoring patient census and schedules, preparing for visits, assisting with urgent orders and referrals, and delegating tasks to the Medical Assistants or Behavioral Health Techs as indicated.

Misc. duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Additional

requirements

Annual Flu immunization, Annual TB screening, De-escalation within 90 days of hire, BLS certification, QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Personnel) required. Continued employment in position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of various required training including but not limited to the following: Hepatitis, Infectious Disease.

About Axis Health System are the leading provider of behavioral health and integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado. As a therapist in our clinic, you’ll have access to a wide range of resources for your patients. We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more. We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.

Please visit our website at http://www.axishealthsystem.org , to apply for this position and for more information about our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities.

About Durango/Pagosa Springs

If you’re interested in Rocky Mountain wildlife, white water rafting, hiking in to discover nature’s most beautiful waterfalls, or a breathtaking car ride on the San Juan Skyway, then Durango and Pagosa Springs are the place for you! As with so many areas on the Western Slope, you have now entered an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Just minutes from zip lining through the treetops, to soaking in the Piedra River Hot Springs, located in the national forest, after a day of hiking any one of the many trails, and when the season is right, you can be snowboarding or camping in the mountains that surround this beautiful area.

Take a ride on the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train and enjoy the stunning views of the San Juan National Forest. You’re also a mere 35-minute car ride to Mesa Verde National Park. Just outside the doors of our clinics, you’ll find beautiful parks with walking paths and opens spaces to enjoy.

Durango has an airport located minutes from our clinics which has service to Denver, Phoenix and Dallas-Fort Worth daily. Learn more about our area here: Visit Durango, CO | Official Tourism Site of Durango, Colorado