Registered Nurse at Seaworthy Functional Medicine

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Seaworthy Functional Medicine: An award-winning, state of the art, functional-medicine-only outpatient clinic with exceptional patient outcomes and high staff morale. Seaworthy is a department of South Peninsula Hospital, a borough-owned, non-profit critical access facility, and accepts all insurance, which makes high quality care available to patients from all socio-economic strata.
• Community-Centric: Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients.
• Base Pay: Starts at $45.70 / Hour.
• Benefits: South Peninsula Hospital provides a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance with up to a $2000 HRA and generous PTO. Loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs are available.
• Applications from new RN graduates encouraged.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Utilizes and implements the nursing process to provide patient care at the standards established by SPH and Seaworthy Functional Medicine.
2. Conducts patient intakes including obtaining chief complaint, review of systems, medication and allergy reconciliation and patient medical history.
3. Provides direct patient care including, but not limited to vital signs (temp., pulse, resp., BP). Assists with pelvic exams and gynecological procedures.
4. Obtains InBody (body composition scale) assessment for use during patient encounter. Orders and prepares equipment/supplies.
5. Oversees Functional Medicine test kit “life cycle” including: ordering office kits, registering test kits, patient education, scheduling provider consultation and scheduling patient follow up appointment. Maintains dynamic records of test kit life cycle status.
6. Manages routine medication refills based on protocols established by providers. Prescription coordination including pharmacy communication as needed.
7. Provides patient education with regard to supplement intended use, mechanism of action and importance of adherence to supplement plan. Assists with patient navigation in Fullscript. Manages in-office stock of supplements from Fullscript.
8. Serves as a patient advocate and liaison between Seaworthy providers and outgoing referral resources. Care coordination as needed.
9. Follows up on outstanding patient lab/imaging orders, and results as needed, including patient education with regard to preparation for testing.
10. Triages medical calls, prioritize acuity of visit, manage patient flow, and coordinate with front desk staff to optimize clinic operations.

SCHEDULE AND ENVIRONMENT:

• Based at Seaworthy Functional Medicine Clinic, a department of South Peninsula Hospital, a combined 22-bed critical access hospital and 28-bed long-term care facility with outpatient associated clinics, this position involves a clean, well-maintained indoor work setting. The role requires walking, standing for extended periods, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Monday-Thursday, 10-hour shifts from 7:30am-5:30pm with flexibility based on patient schedule and needs of the clinic. 3-day weekends.
• Persons in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases, including blood-borne pathogens, muscle strains, and falls.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Current Registered Nurse license required.
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
• Proficient communication skills for clear documentation and interaction with patients and healthcare team.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills to handle clinic demands efficiently.
• Strong interest and ability in EMR/IT systems to maintain a paperless office is required. The ability to learn, understand and use Epic EMR system is essential.
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and teamwork.

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