Work Schedule:
Schedule will vary between PACU and ASU, but will be Monday - Friday, 8 to 10 hours between 6:00am and 7:30pm
No Call, No Weekends or Holidays!
Job Specific Position Duties: The duties include, but are not limited to the following:
• Shall provide outpatient services for patients as scheduled by the Government.
• Shall possess ability to synthesize data from a variety of sources and make appropriate clinical decisions and coordinate with ancillary staff.
• Shall coordinate patient care through a continuum and facilitates the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to clinical care, quality and cost effectiveness.
• Shall ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the medical treatment facility.
• Shall provide care within ethical and legal boundaries.
• Shall assess patients, including the ability to assess/evaluate telephonically.
• Shall possess ability to recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency situations.
• Shall possess ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions,for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family, and for the organization.
• Shall possess excellent oral communication skills for patient/family education. Prescribes and communicates treatment plans in accordance with established cardiac clinic protocols. Telephone and in-person assessment evaluation includes the determination of optimal time and location for patient management (ER, clinic, homecare) and follow-up care as required. Collects and assesses significant patient history information and performs all necessary patient teaching.
• Shall possess excellent written communication skills to perform accurate documentation, both written and electronic, of all activity, including telephone contacts.
• Shall arrange for procedures and perform telephone follow-up, as appropriate.
• Shall be skilled in setting up, operating, and monitoring specialized medical equipment such as IV infusion pumps, cardiac monitoring devices, EKG units, oxygen analyzers, endoscopic equipment, and other clinic specific equipment.
• Shall ensure medication/supplies are replenished.
• Shall perform/assist with procedures such as bladder catheterizations, pulse oximetry, oxygen administration, EKGs, and other clinic specific procedures, IN accordance with established protocols. Provides clinical oversight of all paraprofessionals involved in the provision of therapeutic treatments and remain professional at all times.
• Shall ensure proper documentation and coding of procedures and treatments.
• Shall complete orientation and competency verification programs in accordance with (IAW) unit guidelines.
• Shall serve and participate in committees, functions and other meetings as directed. Shall provide relevant and timely information to these groups, and assists with decision-making and process improvement. Shall participate in customer service initiatives, quality projects, and medical readiness activities, designed to enhance health services.
• Shall take part in clinic quality assurance programs to meet standards for the Joint Commission.
• Shall adhere to the policies/standards of the Air Force medical service in meeting or exceeding established Air Force standards for access.
• Shall provide outpatient clinic support/services when deemed necessary by flight commander or medical group commander.
• Shall possess ability to acquire and use basic computer skills to enter patient data and extract patient’s information, from a variety of sources to include Composite Health Care System (CHCS), Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (ALTHA) and Integrated Clinical Database (ICDB), Essentra's, or other systems used in the MTF
.• Shall possess basic knowledge of emergency procedures in order to react promptly and appropriately to provide effective care during emergency situations, respiratory or cardiac arrest.
• Shall possess basic knowledge of various training methods and interpersonal skills in order to develop a rapport with the patients and co-workers during which instructional and education information is presented and a supportive, trusting relationship is established.
• Shall possess basic knowledge of operating a wide variety of medical equipment/non-medical equipment to ensure patient and staff safety, proper equipment maintenance and accessibility.
• Shall possess basic knowledge of established clinic standards of care and Joint Commission requirements for clinical and documentation protocols, safety, infection control, performance improvement, etc., to insure compliance with policies and provide consistent training and guidance for clinic staff.
• Shall possess basic knowledge in management and daily operation of a clinic servicing a large number of patients with a variety of healthcare needs and illnesses.
• Shall possess working knowledge of computer applications/software to include Microsoft Office programs, MS Outlook (e-mail), and internet familiarity is required. The ability to input, extract, and format data from established databases is desired.
• Shall possess knowledge of medical privacy and confidentiality (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA]), and accreditation standards of Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), The Joint Commission (TJC), and Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs).
• Shall possess knowledge and experience in Patient Advocacy, Patient Privacy, and Customer Relation.
• Shall be familiar with Department of Defense (DoD), Federal, State, non-profit healthcare systems and organizations, to include DoD Tri-Service Military Healthcare Systems, TRICARE purchased care system, Medicare, Medicaid and the Veterans Administration (VA) is desired.
• Shall only release medical information obtained during the course of this contract to other MTF staff involved in the care and treatment of that individual patient.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Education: BSN; ASN may be accepted with PACU/ASU experience* Experience: Minimum 2 years experience as a RN, in Surgical Care Center. Experience in Medical-Surgical Unit, Emergency Room or Intensive Care setting within the last 3 years
* Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a RN from any state* Life Support Certification: Possess and maintain AHA or ARC BLS certification.
