Ambulatory Care RN Infectious Disease

Greater Baden Medical Services, Inc.•Brandywine, MD

1d•$90,000 - $98,000•Onsite

About The Position

Greater Baden Medical Services (GBMS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare across Southern Maryland. With 9 clinical sites across Prince George's, Charles, and St. Mary's counties, we serve over 18,000 patients each year. We provide fully integrated care that includes primary care, pediatrics, women's health, Title X family planning, dental care, behavioral health, WIC, pharmacy services, and the Ryan White HIV/AIDS program. Our patient population is primarily made up of Medicaid and uninsured individuals. We are deeply proud to deliver these vital services to everyone in our community, regardless of their ability to pay, making Greater Baden an incredibly rewarding place to grow your career while making a tangible, life-changing impact every day. Job Summary: Functions as a clinical resource to ensure that medical services are delivered in a safe and efficient manner, addressing patient needs as expeditiously as possible. The RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care of patients with the assistance of the LPN. The RN is an integral part of the health care team that collaborates with other health team members and the center manager to facilitate patient care. The RN also ensures ancillary services are provided as needed.

Requirements

Current Registered Nursing License in the State of Maryland or compact state required.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) required.
Experience with Infectious Disease is required.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s degree in nursing or an equivalent field of study preferred.
Bilingual is a plus!
Family Medicine or Community Health experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

Serves as a clinical team leader and resource and provides input of day-to-day clinical activities working closely with the center manager.
Provides recommendation to center manager for administrative and corrective actions of Clinical Medical Assistants.
Provides clinical training to medical assistants and supervises competency evaluations.
Provides direct nursing care to patients, including performing assessments, nursing procedures (including injections), and assistance with procedures. (LPNs do not perform initial comprehensive assessments for care plans, but will follow up with subsequent assessments and data collection under RN supervision)
Provides in-person and telephone triage for patients seeking medical advice. (RN only)
Provides health teaching and counseling to patients and families. This may include communication test results, medication changes, etc.
Assesses patient requests for same day services and works with Providers and Center Manager to ensure that patient needs are addressed appropriately.
Expedites patient flow through the implementation of standing orders or policies for medication refills, referrals, and immunizations. Ensures that clinical medical assistants are familiar with standing order protocols and follow them appropriately.
Participates in the immunizations process, including inventory and record keeping. Ensures that vaccines are stored properly. Oversees immunization administration process, and educates staff regarding proper technique and current recommendations. Has knowledge of the Vaccines For Children program and assists with compliance.
Oversees laboratory services, including review of quality control, oversight of inventory and record keeping. Ensures that supplies are stored properly. Supervises specimen collection process and in-house testing, and educates staff regarding proper technique and current recommendations.
Participates in the maintenance of medication and medical supply inventory, including monthly expiration process.
Assists with providing ongoing clinical education, including competency testing and training consistent with GBMS needs, goals, and objectives.
Demonstrates proficiency in the use of the EMR and serves as a clinical resource.
Participates in team/staff meetings; attends in service meetings and applicable workshops.
Performs other duties as assigned.