Howard Brown Health·Chicago, Illinois
Perform nursing duties and telephone triage to support primary care providers in an LGBTQ+ health setting. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, providing health education, and executing clinical lab procedures.
Howard Brown Health is a nationally recognized leader in LGBTQ+ health and wellness. Our commitment to inclusive and affirming care has made us a cornerstone of the Chicago community. At Howard Brown, we believe in providing holistic, patient-centered care that empowers individuals and enriches lives.
Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to health equity and social justice.
Work in a supportive, inclusive, and culturally competent environment.
Access to continuous learning opportunities and professional development.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Contribute to groundbreaking health initiatives and research.
The position starts at $37.92/hour - $44.42/hour, based on experience and qualifications.
As a Registered Nurse – Primary Care, you will support the mission of Howard Brown Health by performing nursing duties and telephone triage for designated Providers. The Primary Care nursing team uses the nursing process to perform a problem focused assessment of the patient’s primary concern in the clinic and facilitate appropriate disposition to providers, peers, and other ancillary staff.
Act as liaison between patient/client and Providers
Provide education, screening and treatment to clients visiting the STD, syphilis and hepatitis walk-in clinics
Coordinate medical care with other providers as required, schedule patient follow-up internal and external appointments as instructed by Providers
Evaluate all patients /clients’ ability to understand health plans, perform health education as needed, and notify appropriate Provider as necessary
Provide nursing care and education to patients/clients, their significant others, and staff in a compassionate manner
Perform lab procedures as assigned including collecting, labeling, and processing all specimens including but not limited to urine, stool, semen, sputum, and blood
Perform routine clinical functions, execute nursing skills and treatments
Maintain accurate and necessary patient documentation in accordance with all regulatory bodies.
Execute
Phone
Triage responsibilities: performs a systematic, comprehensive interview of the caller/patient/client to determine the urgency of the patient’s problem
Schedules same-day appointments or follow-up appointments with the patient/client primary care provider or alternative health care provider as necessary
Provide counseling, home treatment advice, and crisis intervention according to established protocols and standards of care
Maintain clinical competency through continuing education, recertification (including CPR), and clinical practice
Make referrals to the appropriate level of care within an appropriate period
Adhere to OSHA standards in delivery of care to all patients
Participate in Quality Improvement process via data collection, evaluation of results, and implementation of recommendations
Perform other duties as directed.
• Comprehensive Primary Care Nursing experience performed in an ambulatory/outpatient setting
Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at Howard Brown are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Requires a nursing degree (BSN or Associate) and a current Illinois nursing license with CPR certification. Experience in a hospital or outpatient setting and knowledge of LGBTQ+ healthcare is preferred.
Market context
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