Staff Nurse
Location: Chico California
Description: Butte County, CA is at present recruited Staff Nurse right now, this job will be placed in California. More details about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Under general supervision, provides a variety of professional nursing and patient care services to support the functions and operation of the Public Health or Behavioral Health Departments clinics, acute facilities and programs.
Essential Job Functions:
Essential Job Functions : Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledges, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.
- Administers general nursing care to patients in a clinic or community setting; performs nursing procedures such as administering medications and prescribed medical treatments; observes patients' conditions and behavior; reports significant changes to supervisor or physician and records nursing notes on patient chart; gives first aid as needed.
- Interviews and observes patients to ascertain medical history and current condition; reviews patients’ records; takes vital signs, assesses current condition, and records and reports all information.
- Assembles treatment supplies, prepares patients for examination, and assists in examination and treatment of patient.
- May provide direct patient treatment per written clinic protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Performs various tests and treatments; administers injections and other medications; collects, labels and logs specimens.
- Counsels patients, giving supportive care; may lead individual or group therapy sessions with patients.
- Reads and evaluates written information such as admission reports, physicians’ evaluations and diagnosis, and staff notes; evaluates problem presented by clients and develops treatment plans.
- Instructs individual patients on follow-up care, birth control, communicable disease prevention, hygiene, general health care, and treatment of specific medical conditions.
- Maintains records, inventory and physical security of drugs and medical supplies; sets up and stocks medication cart, crash cart, and supplies; orders and requests supplies as needed.
- Prepares records and reports; may prepare statistical reports to document immunizations administered for purposes of funding grant programs.
- Performs simple laboratory work, and prepares specimens for laboratory; obtains tests results, and notifies patients of test results, following departmental and program guidelines.
- Performs Tuberculosis testing; screens clients with positive Tuberculosis skin tests; coordinates referrals for chest X-rays; works closely with public health nurses on communicable disease control and treatment. clients with positive Tuberculosis skin tests
- Collects and enters immunization data into computer registry.
- Performs administrative duties; receives, logs in and files a variety of reports, client charts, client interactions and other documents; responds to and refers incoming telephone calls.
- Prepares room and equipment for use by Nurse Practitioners and Physicians; assures sterilization and cleanliness of instruments and the environment.
- Provide medical case management for eligible clients per specific program guidelines
- Provides client centered education and counseling services regarding a variety of health topics as required per Department protocols.
- Screens and administers immunizations for children and adults; may advise clients regarding required and recommended immunizations for children and travel destinations.
- Conduct training, technical assistance and quality assurance activities with county, public and private health care providers; schools and community agencies per specific program guidelines.
- Provide specific necessary health education to clients as needed.
- Participate in program development, analysis, and outreach.
- Assists Public Health Assistants and volunteers as appropriate.
- Adheres to the confidentiality standards of the Privacy Act of 1974, {U.S.C. § 552A} as amended.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Ability to quickly assess medical issues complicating psychiatric care.
- Observes and reports patients’ mental and physical condition and behavior to physician and mental health treatment team as part of overall assessment and treatment planning; implements assigned parts of treatment plan.
- Ability to rapidly interpret and understand laboratory values in relation to psychiatric conditions.
- Performs on-going nursing assessments of patients on the daily census or census by shift.
- Demonstrates fundamental knowledge of psychotropic, mood management and related medications â€" their benefits, side effects, and a correct therapeutic dosage.
- Ability to present clearly and effectively patient history, assessment or care plans to a judge in Reese hearing or other court settings in a competent, concise and accurate manner.
- Acclimates patients to a health facility routine, encourages patients to participate and guides patients in personal hygiene as part of overall treatment and rehabilitation.
- Assesses, treats and monitors patients’ physical medical needs and condition; and explains treatment procedures to patients.
- Maintains medication supplies and records; inventory and physical security of drugs and medical supplies; dispenses prescribed medications; administers medications, noting reactions and results; and consults with medical staff regarding individual patients’ medications.
- Maintains complete charts and records of patients’ condition, treatment, and reactions.
- Manage incidents of assaultive or inappropriate behavior.
- Provides direction of nursing related work to paraprofessional staff in the provisions of patient care.
- Assists in providing education to non-medical mental health staff regarding proper procedures used in the care of client’s medical needs.
- Participates in the process of uniting medical and non-medical staff members to work together as a team in the best interest of the patient.
- Ability to diagnosis medical conditions from psychiatric symptoms.
- Coordinate and explain 1:1 (one to one) patient medical management plans.
- Requires a foundational knowledge of and facility with the laws relating to Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Services.
- Transports individual patients to and from facilities.
- Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree in Nursing, and one (1) year of professional experience as a Registered Nurse preferred.
- Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse from the State of California, and remain active with all annual licensing requirements.
- Possession of a current valid CPR certification.
- Must possess a valid State of California Driver's license.
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year experience performing the duties of a Registered Nurse in a psychiatric or other acute care nursing setting.
- Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse from the State of California, and remain active with all annual licensing requirements.
- Must pass a pre-employment physical.
- Possession of a current valid CPR certification.
- Must possess a valid State of California Driver's license.
- Working conditions are basic Clinic and community settings; full manual dexterity and visual acuity required.
- Work involves the potential for exposure to hostile and infectious diseases; some non-standard work hours are required.
- Acute assignment: Work is performed in crisis in-patient facilities; full manual dexterity and visual acuity required.
- Acute assignment: Work involves the potential for exposure to high risk physical situations, and patients; and infectious diseases; some non-standard work hours are required.
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This job starts available on: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 10:07:35 GMT