Registered NurseAppalachian Mountain Health (AMH) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FCHC) that provides comprehensive primary care to low-income, medically underserved and uninsured populations. AMH's mission - to provide culturally competent, high quality healthcare to the medically vulnerable population in western North Carolina (NC) - is rooted in a primary care and preventive services medical home model with fees for services adjusted on the basis of a patient's ability to pay.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesOverseeing the daily clinical operations of practices and providing direct supervision to clinical support staff, including ensuring appropriate assessment and treatment of patientsConducting regular assessments of clinical processes and outcomes to identify opportunities for rapid cycle quality improvementEnsuring compliance with established regulations and clinical standards, including those put forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and 19 Program Requirements of the Health Center ProgramCollaborating with the Clinical Director on development and implementation of policies and procedures and quality improvement and assurance plansCompiling and analyzing data on patient outcomes, quality improvement initiatives, provider performance and productivity and preparing reports for administrationAnalyzing staffing patterns in collaboration with Human Resources and assisting with recruitment, selection, orientation, training and evaluation of clinical staff.Benefits403(b) Retirement plan403(b) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time off11 Paid HolidaysEmployee CelebrationVision insuranceKnowledge & SkillsKnowledge of nursing principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards and health care regulationsKnowledge of budgetary, supervisory and quality improvement principles and techniquesKnowledge of best clinical practices and trends in health careKnowledge of employee development techniques to ensure appropriate training and mentoring of staffAbility to apply and modify, as appropriate, the principles, methods and techniques of nursingAbility to identify problems, research and recommend solutionsExercises a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion and decision-makingAbility to build consensus among staffAbility to work effectively with a diverse staff and demonstrate equity in working with clinicians, clinical support and administrative support staffExcellent interpersonal skills in group and community settingsEffective management of multiple duties and responsibilities in a clinical settingDemonstrates respect, dignity and empathy with patientsFlexibility in a rapidly growing and changing work environmentRequired QualificationsBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Experience working with racially and ethnically diverse populations, low-income populations and people experiencing homelessnessActive Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in NCPreferred QualificationsExperience working in a Community Health CenterFluency in SpanishPhysical Demands and Working ConditionsFull range of motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye–hand coordinationStanding and walking frequently and occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 poundsConsistently sitting and working at a computerAbility to operate standard nursing equipmentFrequent exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical settingSome travel within western North CarolinaCompensation will be commensurate with experience and education. The position is full-time (40 hours per week), salaried and exempt from some provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
The position will be eligible for benefits (e.g. medical, dental, life, short- and long-term disability, retirement) and report to the Clinical Director.The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions, subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently.
This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions, as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.