POSITION SUMMARY
This Registered Nurse functions to assist all patients and their families through the healthcare system by acting as a health educator and patient advocate. They will also work with patients to develop preventive and self-management goals to improve their health. Additionally, this nurse position may provide triage services to patients calling for urgent care needs to provide medical advice and identify if outpatient services are appropriate or if they should be escalated to a higher level of care. This position is essential to Adelante’s team-based primary care medical home model of care that supports coordinated, patient-centered, comprehensive health care to all.
EXPECTATIONS
Every Adelante Healthcare employee will strive to maximize their performance and contribution to Adelante Healthcare and the community we serve every day. Employees are expected to work in a manner that demonstrates a commitment to quality, patient safety, employee engagement, innovation, and the highest standards of personal integrity, professionalism, and competence.
OUR CORE VALUES
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited nursing program
Licensed with AZ State Board of nursing; license in good standing
Demonstrated understanding of clinical methods and techniques used in record-keeping systems
Demonstrated ability in implementing the principles and practices of supervision
Advanced computer efficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience in Patient Management System
Meet the organization immunization requirement
Valid Arizona driver’s licenseTwo (2) to five (5) years of experience in a clinical setting
Certification to perform cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Health Care Professional (CPR) and AED through courses that follow the guidelines from the American Heart Association and Red Cross (cognitive and skills evaluations)
Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety for all specialty behavioral health locations
Benefits from Day One!
