A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
Mobile Clinic RN (Kapa'a) Looking for a career that offers personal and professional growth...AND makes a meaningful, positive difference in our Kaua'i community? Be the change! Ho`ōla Lāhui Hawai`i is a FQHC, non-profit community health organization serving families throughout the county of Kaua'i. We are seeking a full-time Mobile Clinic RN for our Kapa'a mobile medical clinic. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing, our Mobile Clinic RN is a team player and able to work with our patients, patients' families, staff members and health care providers. This healthcare professional is personable, with the ability to empathize and sympathize with patients and patient's families. This position requires clinical competence, professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to patient care. General Clinical RN duties Coverage when needed Triage patients Recognize and triage patients based on patients' complaints, vital signs and clinical presentation. General vaccination duties Give SQ, IM medications. Continually looks for ways and offers positive input to improve patient flow or other operational matters. Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patient care. Familiar with OSHA and Infectious Disease protocol. Receives physician's order (as requested and appropriate) to address care needs of an established patient in an office or non-office visit that may not require the presence of a physician but will need sign-off by physician. Able to provide education and training for patient self-management using a standardized curriculum in a one-to-one setting. Supervises the Clinical Specialist I/II, receptionist/front desk personnel and medical records when required to do so by the Director of Nursing.
Position requirements:
RN degree. Strong supervisory skills in a health care setting- preferably clinic setting. Current certification in Basic Life Support and Tuberculosis clearance. Good understanding of medical terminology and experience in the healthcare field. Flexible, organized, mature, impartial, and ethical. Able to communicate clearly and tactfully with others. Legible, complete and timely documentation and charting. Ability to problem-solve, set priorities, and work with multiple distractions and interruptions. Self-motivated, honest, energetic, and committed. Strong clinical competence skills, professionalism and patient confidentiality.
Excellent computer skills:
Microsoft Office Suite required. EMR eClinicalWorks experience a PLUS! Ability to work with a wide variety of providers, patients, and staff. Cultural sensitivity to our many Hawai'i cultures is very important Ho`ōla Lāhui Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employees of Ho`ōla Lāhui Hawai`i and applicants for employment shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, veteran's status, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, arrest or court record, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expressions, domestic or sexual violence victim status, or any other classification protected under state or federal law. Excellent salary and benefits. Submit resume and cover letter to Human Resources Director via email.
