Clinical Support RN

Position Summary:

Oversees all outstanding lab and diagnostic imaging results for all UCHC providers to ensure completion of ordered tests. Patient care coordination efforts as directed by Chronic Care Manager.

Essential Functions

1. Utilizes the nursing process in the administration of direct nursing care to patients in accordance with nursing/clinic policies, procedures and standards according to the Arizona State Practice Act and other regulatory agencies.
2. Documents procedures, medications, delivery of care, and pertinent information regarding nursing care rendered to the patient. Reports observed changes in the patient’s physical and psychological needs and maintains accurate up to date records.
3. Maintains Patient confidentiality and protects operations by keeping information confidential according to UCHC and HIPAA policies, procedures and regulations.
4. Obtains data necessary to deliver quality patient care from patient history, vital signs, charts, interviews, observations, physical assessment, etc., while assuring the safety, comfort and well being of the patient.
5. Complies with quality assurance, safety, infection control and emergency procedures consistent with clinic policy and procedures to ensure maintenance of a safe working practice for patient and colleagues.
6. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Protects patients and employees by adhering to policies and procedures related to infection control, medication administration, storage procedures and controlled substance regulations.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

1. Attends and participates in staff meetings and in in-service and outside training as appropriate or required and completes personal and professional development plan items to maintain skills and develop personal growth through training and education.
2. Participates in inter-disciplinary task forces and work groups as relevant.
3. Assists in orientation and training of new staff and/or student externs as appropriate.
4. Participates in and complies with Quality Improvement initiatives and on-going continuous improvement efforts as appropriate.
5. All other duties as assigned.