Cape Cod Healthcare·Harwich, Massachusetts
The nurse will provide direct patient care in a fast-paced urgent care setting, including intake, assessment, and performing provider-ordered treatments. Responsibilities also include managing medical documentation in the EMR and maintaining clinical supplies and equipment.
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Under the direct supervision of the provider, the nurse will assist in initiating care in the Urgent Care setting.
RN/LNP must correctly identify patients by asking name and date of birth.
Nurse duties include intake, assessment, point of care testing, all provider ordered treatments, discharges, and patient education.
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Assess and treat patients in a fast paced, high volume urgent care setting.
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Obtain and document all current medical history, medications, and allergies within the EMR.
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Assist providers in urgent care procedures.
Implement orders for EKG’s, dressing changes, suture removal, ear lavages, splinting, injections, IV insertion, and IV infusions.
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Maintain and stock all rooms, IV carts, and other supplies as needed to meet the needs of the department.
Check all equipment to ensure proper working order.
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Return patient phone calls to answer general medical questions in a timely manner.
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Always maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information.
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Assess personal and learning developmental needs and act as a resource person for other staff and patients.
Participate in staff meetings and other activities that promote the growth and development of nursing and patient care.
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Work cooperatively with co-workers and communicate politely with department employees, patients, and visitors.
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Perform other work duties as requested.
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Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
Candidates must be a licensed RN or LPN in Massachusetts with current BLS certification and experience in IV therapy and acute care. A Bachelor's degree in nursing and previous urgent care or emergency department experience are preferred.
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