Registered Nurse - Urgent Care
Community Health Connections
- Fitchburg, MA
- Training
- Full-time
- Schedules Nurse visits with patients as appropriate
- Orders appropriate laboratory & Diagnostic testing according to established guidelines
- Prepares patients for visits with providers by performing and recording vital signs (including: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, and other procedures as needed)
- Reviews patients’ medical records for completeness and updates prior to patients’ visit
- Assists in routine physical examinations by preparing the patient, the equipment, and supplies, and assisting the provider as needed
- Assists in preparing patients for routine diagnostic procedures (i.e. urine specimens) and performing selected screening tests (including: urine dipsticks, urine hCG, and rapid strep throat cultures)
- Assists in preparing routine diagnostic request forms
- Books patients for tests and appointments with outside facilities and/or specialists
- Executes medical orders for specific drugs, treatments, and other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures
- Administers and records medication administration consistent with his/her knowledge of pharmacology in accordance with health center policy
- Administers routine vaccines. Is aware of current vaccine schedules, catch up schedules & complies with vaccine storage guidelines as set by the MA DPH
- Participates in preventive health teaching and education pertinent to procedures being conducted
- Provides case management type oversight to an identified patient population as assigned by the Nursing Coordinator
- Provides guidance to non-clinical staff regarding clinical issues (i.e. phone triage)
- Registered Nurse degree required; Bachelor of Science Nursing preferred
- 2 years similar work, internship, or volunteer experience required
- Work experience equivalent to one year as an RN in an ambulatory medical office environment preferred
- Currently registered as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its Board of Registration in Nursing
- Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred
- Computer skills for accurate data entry
- AHA BLS Health Care Provider certification or equivalent
- Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in English
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced medical office environment
- 401k
- Generous vacation and personal time for eligible employees
- Sick time
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 100% paid Life insurance/AD&D
- 100% paid Long-Term disability.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounts on travel and entertainment!
- Discounts on cell phone service, computer purchases, and more!
- College Tuition Rewards/CMEs
- Company Events & Activities (Annual cookout and holiday party, health and wellness events,” Lunch & Learn’s”, team building, and more!)
- EyeMed Vision Care Program
- Accident & Cancer Insurance
- Educational development reimbursement
- Discounts on - gym membership, travel & entertainment tickets, electronics, and more!
Bilingual (Spanish/Eng.): Intermediate
Bilingual (Portuguese/Eng.): IntermediateLicences & certifications Registered Nurse
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