Chronic Disease RN
About The Position
The Chronic Disease Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect nursing care in a family practice setting. The RN will provide assessments, disease management, education, training and other clinically based activities to coordinate care among providers, patients and the community. The RN will participate in all aspects of care to patients including triage, health maintenance teaching, and administration of vaccines/medication. The RN will also collaborate and communicate with other nursing professionals, medical assistants, medical providers and community health workers, to ensure high quality patient care.
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing required.
- Must be licensed as a RN by the Massachusetts State Board of Registration.
- BLS required
- Two years full time professional experience or part time equivalent
Nice To Haves
- AS or BS in nursing preferred
Responsibilities
- Triages patients in person and by telephone
- Provides clinical care under the supervision of a provider
- Assess patient status regularly.
- Administers medications and carries out procedures as ordered by providers.
- Completes required documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Follows-up on abnormal lab results,and works with providers caring for patients with abnormal labs.
- Assists Health Center providers in providing comprehensive health care that is consistent with the philosophy, mission and goals of the Health Center.
- Provides health education and information to patients through individual and group methods
- Serves as a liaison for patients, facilitating access to other Health Center services and resources.
- Participates in and promote specialized programs which further the well-being of Health Center patients
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
