Community Heath Center RN

Providence Community Health Centers • Providence, RI

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About The Position

The Community Health Center RN position at Providence Community Health Centers involves providing comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population. The role emphasizes community health, focusing on high-risk and often uninsured individuals, and requires a commitment to addressing the physical, mental, and social health needs of patients across all life stages.

Requirements

• RN from an accredited school of nursing or college preferred.
• Current R.N. Rhode Island state license required.
• One year nursing experience in hospital, public health, or community health preferred.
• Ability to perform duties across the life cycle (infants to geriatric) required.
• Experience in providing managed care patient services.

Nice To Haves

• Commitment to work in community health with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Assess the immediate and long-term physical, mental, and social health care needs of individuals and families.
• Incorporate age-appropriate principles and consider cultural and linguistic needs to develop nursing care plans.
• Initiate action by direct contact, telephone, or referral according to approved guidelines.
• Case manage families as needed to achieve health care goals.
• Orient new patients to the Health Center and the delivery of care.
• Provide nursing services and treatments requiring specialized training, such as immunizations and medication delivery.
• Conduct nursing visits to administer ordered immunizations and medications, and educate patients on health issues.
• Manage clinic flow by previewing schedules and patient charts, proper triaging, and coordinating sick visit appointments.
• Document all care delivered, counseling, and triage encounters by phone or walk-in.
• Consult with providers on follow-up of DNKAs and review lab and radiological test results.
• Coordinate patient care with various organizations, including School Nurses and VNA.
• Maintain pharmacy logs and coordinate patient care regarding medication delivery and assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed