RN - Wellness
RN - Wellness
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JOB SUMMARY:
The Wellness RN will work at a local Universitybased clinic. The key objective is to develop positive relationships by creating value through onsite protocoldriven care onsite direct patient care within a clinic setting health coaching and education with wellness programming. Some locations may have Occupational Health and the RN will be responsible for providing first aid and assisting with other occupational and environmental health services as needed. Participation or conducting of ergonomic evaluations participation in EH&S committees Wellness programs and EH&S audits. The Wellness RN performs duties and conducts interpersonal relationships in a manner designed to project a positive image of the client and the Work and Campus Care department. Candidate must be able to communicate effectively at all levels throughout an organization and ensure that all business is conducted in a timely confidential courteous & professional manner. Some travel to other clinic locations may be required.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; valid NC license to practice as a Registered Nurse. BCLS certification is required. Associate degree or higher required. A bachelors Degree or higher in Nursing is preferred.
LICENSURE CERTIFICATION and/or REGISTRATION. Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) from the State of North Carolina and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required. Valid North Carolina drivers license required. In Wellness settings the following is preferred: Certified Health Coach. In Occupational Health settings the following is preferred: Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) Certified Industrial Audiometric Technician and NIOSH Approved Spirometry Training.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides patient/familycentered care acting as partner and adviser assists and supports patients and families to optimally manage their health care respecting their culture and values individual needs health goals and treatment preferences
- Applies critical reasoning and astute clinical judgment in order to expedite appropriate care and treatment especially given that the patient may be present with complex problems or potentially lifethreatening conditions.
- Facilitates continuity of care using the nursing process multidisciplinary collaboration and coordination of appropriate health care services and community resources across the care continuum. Interacts with patients during facetoface encounters or through various telecommunication strategies often establishing longterm relationships.
- Applies the provisions of the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses to their own professional obligations and for the patients entrusted to their care. Participates in their own professional development by maintaining required competencies identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings. Demonstrates the ability to function in a professional setting through active participation in a professional practice model. Includes participating in shared governance adherence to standards of care participation in peer review and professional development promoting leadership and clinical excellence effective team skills autonomous practice and acknowledgment of accountability for actions and critical thinking. Pursues lifelong learning that updates and expands their clinical organizational and professional roles and responsibilities.
- Focuses on patient safety and the quality of nursing care by applying appropriate nursing interventions such as identifying and clarifying patient needs performing procedures conducting health education promoting patient advocacy coordinating nursing and other health services assisting the patient to navigate the health care system and evaluating patient outcomes.
- Provides leadership in the clinical setting and provides operational accountability for and coordination of nursing services including the appropriate skill mix and delegation of roles and responsibilities for licensed and unlicensed nursing personnel.
- Designs administers and evaluates nursing services within the organization in accordance with relevant federal requirements state laws and nurse practice acts regulatory standards and institutional policies and procedures.
- Participates in regular team meetings and continuous quality improvement activities.
- Maintains knowledge of care teams for coordination of patient care selfmanagement population management and communication skill
- Performs and maintains competency for point of care testing as assigned ensuring compliance with WFBH Point of Care policies and with applicable state and federal regulations
- Performing physical assessment for regulatory compliance providing first aid completing associated scheduling and required recordkeeping consulting with local management alerting the company Workers Compensation Coordinator of site injuries requiring offsite evaluation/treatment and notifying local medical facilities of the same
- Perform drug testing Pulmonary function testing Breath alcohol testing audiograms and fit testing
- Duties may require recordkeeping actively participating in safety meetings throughout areas of support educating employees on healthrelated topics and establishing healthy working relationships with employees and site management
- Evaluates the employees medical condition and ability to perform specific job functions
- Recommends medical clearance when results are within guidelines of Medical Director directives and obtain physician concurrence on clearances as required
- Make appropriate referrals for those who are not medically cleared while maintaining medical confidentiality
- Appropriately document all medical examinations tests consultations and evaluations
- Assess injuries and illnesses to determine the need for first aid or referral to a higher level of treatment
- Alert the Company designee of injuries before sending patients offsite for treatment
- Notify offsite medical facility of injury coming to them for evaluation/treatment
- Serve as a resource to employees for personal health issues and concerns
- Refer employees to external health and medical agencies for consultation and information regarding specific medical conditions
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels throughout an organization
Ensures business is conducted in a timely confidential courteous and professional manner
Knowledge of specific disease and lifestyle related topics such as smoking cessation weight management nutrition stress reduction and chronic conditions
Optimistic understanding innovative conscientious
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues employees and the public
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Clean welllit and comfortable environment
Low noise environment
Subject to high client flow varied needs for programs/offerings
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
20 lbs. maximum
50 lbs. maximum
100 lbs. maximum
Employment Type
Full-Time
