Job detail

Primary Care Nurse- Urgent Care

Lynn Community Health Center

#RN #Medication Administration #Health Education #LPN #Patient Care #Collaboration #Primary Care #Infection Control #Assessment

Quick overview

The Primary Care Nurse provides patient care in an ambulatory setting, focusing on assessment and health education. They collaborate with medical providers, administer medications and immunizations, and participate in community outreach efforts.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program with current Massachusetts licensure and BLS certification. Previous community health or ambulatory experience is preferred, along with experience working with diverse populations.

professional certificateMedication AdministrationHealth EducationPatient CareCollaborationInfection ControlTriageClinical PerformanceCommunity OutreachTeaching SkillsAssessment SkillsImmunizationPatient ProceduresHealth ScreeningHealth ConsultationDiverse PopulationsFollow-Up Actions

Job description

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SUMMARY

Primary Care Nurse (RN/LPN) provides patient care within the ambulatory setting, utilizing assessment and teaching skills to foster patient health. The PC Nurse tracks patients at risk, collaborates with medical providers, performs POC testing, administers medications/immunizations, and responds to the health education needs of patients and families. The PC Nurse provides information and direction to support the Team CA staff to assure clinic flow and that patient needs are met

Participates in LCHC community outreach efforts, as appropriate and as assigned. This may include serving as a health consultant for the Lynn Public Schools, local day care centers, after school program, day camps or other community related organizations; providing such services as programmatic consultation, preparation/review of health-related policies and documentation or participating in health screenings, health education programs or counseling at health fairs and other similar community events.

Qualifications

Graduate of accredited nursing program
Current Mass. Licensure
BLS certification
History of good attendance and positive work attitude

Experience

Previous Community Health or Ambulatory Experience preferred
Experience with diverse populations a plus.

Specific duties and responsibilities

1. Triages patients by telephone or in person to determine urgency and level of care needed, assuring appropriate care disposition.

2.
Utilizes Provider’s written orders or Standing Orders for administering and/or refilling medications, as required by the LCHC Medication Safety Policies.
3.
Administers vaccines in accordance with written medical order/standing order and in accordance with LCHC Medication Safety Policies and current CDC/MDPH Immunization Guidelines.