Company Overview
Coulee Medical Clinic is a team-based primary care clinic committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services to communities in southern Alberta. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our primary care team at Coulee Medical Clinic - Stirling. In this role, you will play a vital part in delivering high-quality patient care, supporting our mission to provide exceptional care when you need it.
Responsibilities
- Conduct chart reviews for next day’s appointments to determine preparatory visit requirements; investigate and follow up on missing test results
- Review charts to identify patient screening requirements as per protocol
- Set up room and instrument trays for procedures as appropriate (e.g. mole removal, PAP, completes, etc.)
- Escort patients to exam room and gather patient history
- Triage and assesses acuity based on reported patient symptoms (via phone or in waiting room)
- Monitor multiple exam rooms for occupancy and stage in the exam to ensure efficient patient flow between multiple rooms and providers
- Take patient vitals (height, weight, BMI, blood pressure) and conduct any pre-work as appropriate to patients symptoms, attributes or reasons for visit (e.g. glucose test, urinalysis, temperature, vision, lung capacity, etc.)
- Complete medical forms with patient demographics and medical history
- Prepare patient, hook up monitor and perform ECGs
- Assist physician or Nurse Practitioner in with various medical procedures including wound dressings, suture removal, PAP tests, casting, etc.
- Manage Patient INR results as directed by physician
- Order lab work based on pre-established protocols and setup lab requisitions
- Clean and restock exam rooms, sterilize and repackage instrument kits
- Provide patient education to support patient wellness and provide information about tests/procedures
- Communicate lab results to patients
- Fax physician approved prescription refills based on pre-established protocols
- Act as liaison between physician office and pharmacies, insurance companies and other health facilities
- Check EMR on an ongoing basis for instructions from physician
- Chart all actions into the EMR in patient charts e.g. record faxes sent, Rx refills, etc.
- Monitor general clinic medical supply inventory, re-order and stock supplies
- Stock pharmaceutical supplies and ensure that all expired medications and other products are destroyed on a regular basis in accordance with clinic policies and procedures
- Maintain crash cart
- Perform other related duties, as required
Required Skills & Abilities
- Able to prioritize and manage multiple processes and tasks
- Maintain focus on the patient needs
- Perform tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient computer skills or ability to learn computer skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Able to remain calm with difficult patients
- Willing to learn new skills
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information
- Able to administer injections
- Authorized by licensing body to perform required procedures as applicable (e.g. ear syringing, etc.)
Required Qualifications
- Formal nursing education, RN/BSN
- In good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA)
- Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, Med Access is an asset
- Several years clinic experience is an asset
Join our caring team at Coulee Medical Clinic - Stirling where your expertise can make a real difference. If you are passionate about primary care and dedicated to patient well-being, we invite you to apply today and become part of our team!
Pay: $38.00-$50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
