Registered Nurse - Primary Care, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Job Title:  Registered Nurse (RN) – Outpatient Primary Care

Reports to:    Charge RN

Location:       Albuquerque, New Mexico

About Medici Onsite / Health by Design

At Medici Onsite and Health by Design, a new kind of health system, we are reinventing the patient experience with clinics that are built around advanced preventative primary care, wellness programs, care navigation and education. Our faith-based, patient-centered primary care organization is dedicated to improving the health and wellness of our patients.  We believe in treating the whole person and empowering patients to take an active role in their health journey! Our focus on lifestyle medicine and value-based care aligns with our mission to deliver compassionate, high-quality care! 

The Role:      

We are actively seeking a full-time Registered nurse to join our dynamic team located in Albuquerque, NM.  Registered Nurses care for patients under the supervision of a Charge Nurse.  Must be comfortable drawing blood and prior EMR experience is required.  Clinic hours are 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday.  No late hours, no weekends, no 12-hour shifts.  This clinic also provides community out-reach services with a new mobile health unit and all RN staff rotate between working in the clinic and on the mobile unit which travels to Albuquerque facilities/departments caring for a pediatric and adult patient population (city employees and dependents).  Competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, generous PTO, 401K and more!  

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing program preferred but will also consider an associate degree as well.

Current Registered Nurse License, New Mexico

Minimum 1-2 years prior nursing experience (direct patient care)

BLS

What You’ll Do:

Assesses, triages, plans, provides, and evaluates patient care for a designated shift or clinic ensuring execution of physician orders and in accordance with company policy and procedures.

May delegate work to licensed vocational nurse (LVN) or medical assistants (MA) (as needed and depending on locations)

Assists physician with procedures, dressing changes, and administering medications.

Performs phlebotomy and other lab tests, monitors blood pressure, blood sugar, EKG and other vital measurements as ordered by the physician.

Coordinates with patients regarding scheduling office visits, follow up for test results, medication refills, referrals, and insurance issues.

Provides patient health and wellness education, informally and through the Health by Design Health and Nutritional Coaching Programs

Administers allergy and other injections as ordered by patient’s personal physician or allergist per Health by Design policies and procedures.

Responds to a variety of medical emergencies that present to the clinic.

Train all users for their job-specific functions in the EMR.

Assist with future EMR conversions and/or implementations.

Other EMR related tasks as deemed necessary by the EMR Administrator.

Documents patient care and codes visits appropriately in the patient electronic medical records

Assists with coding and claims on patient encounters as needed under guidance of the charge nurse.

Assists the charge nurse as needed to maintain a functional clinic.

May function independently understanding orders when needed.

May serve as team leader in the absence of the Clinic Charge Nurse

Serves as a steward for Health by Design philosophy and resources.

Attendance is an essential job function.

Performs necessary administrative responsibilities, to include, but not be limited to, answering phone calls and voicemails, scheduling appointments, scanning, and faxing patient documents, to ensure optimal clinic workflow.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required:

Registered Nurse License in the state where services are provided (New Mexico)

BLS Certified Required

Required Skills/Abilities:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, and other employees.

Basic nursing skills to include the ability to respond to emergencies.

Basic mathematical skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Excellent computer skills with respect to working with an Electronic Medical Record

Preferred Skills:

Computer skills to include but not limited to, electronic medical records, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Ability to perform phlebotomy and other lab collections, EKGs, wound care, nebulizer treatments, allergy injections.

Ability to operate and maintain the clinic medical equipment. After employee orientation, the above preferred skills will become required for the position.

How to Apply

Ready to make an impact? Apply directly for immediate consideration at www.healthbydesign.com. You may also contact Karen Hogan @ karen.hogan@hbdus.com or call #210-723-6733.

Medici is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.