About This Role
This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses.
Responsibilities
- Answer SMC Triage phone calls and respond to patient needs as well as calls for SMC Providers
- Accurately and efficiently utilize the nursing process, SMC Triage software, and approved SMC guidelines in order to assist in obtaining the appropriate level of care and/or self-care advice for patients
- Notify patients of lab, x-ray and test results, as directed by SMC Providers
- Ensure appropriate scheduling of triaged patient appointments in EHR
- Execute accurate and thorough documentation and management of electronic desktops according to SMC protocols
- Respond to walk-in triage appointment requests as needed
- Respond to calls or electronic contact from other collaborative teams and agencies such as the SMC Pharmacy team, North Shore Health Care Center as appropriate
- All duties as directed and/or requested by the Health Care Home Team
- All other duties as directed and/or requested by the Sawtooth Mountain Clinic Chief Executive Officer and SMC Providers
Requirements
- Registered Nurse, licensed in MN
- Hospital or Clinic nursing background
- Previous work experience in contact with the public
- Proficiency in EHR systems and with general office technologies
- Organization and administrative skills
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods and walk for extensive periods of time
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Ability to stoop, squat, or bend frequently
- Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to provide nursing care and operating equipment
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Corrected vision and hearing within normal range to observe and communicate with patients and professional staff, in person and over the telephone, and to read printed materials and a computer screen
- Exposure to patient elements including communicable disease and bloodborne pathogens
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- 23+ days of PTO/year
- Floating Holidays
- Paid Holidays
- Employer-matched 401k after 6 months
- Annual Fitness Benefit
- Plus more as defined in Sawtooth Mountain Clinic’s Employee Handbook
Important Details
- Schedule: 40 hours per week
About the Company
The Sawtooth Mountain Clinic (SMC) provides accurate and compassionate care to patients.
