Health Center RN

Northern Counties Health Care•Hardwick, VT

60d

About The Position

The Health Center RN provides comprehensive primary care to diverse patient populations. They offer a range of services, including preventative care, chronic disease management, and health education, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered care. Their responsibilities include patient assessment, care coordination, medication administration, and health education, all within a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited RN program
Licensed in the State of Vermont
Provider-level CPR/BLS required
ACLS and PALS required at some sites
Minimum one-year experience in a community health center, medical office, or similar setting
Familiarity with public health and community health issues
Knowledge of disease processes and treatments
Knowledge of medications and their effects/side effects
Effective communication skills with patients of all ages
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Skilled in multitasking and managing priorities
Strong problem-solving abilities
Able to perform basic medical office lab tests
Proficient in written and verbal communication
Computer proficiency, including email, spreadsheets, word processing, and EMRs
High level of confidentiality required
Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk for extended periods
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required
Exposure to bodily fluids and communicable diseases expected
Must be able to work under stress and in emergency situations during irregular hours

Responsibilities

Triage patient telephone calls for providers.
Perform clinical assessments, utilizing knowledge of disease process and treatment.
Assist office staff in triaging call-in and walk-in appointments.
Coordinate with office staff in monitoring and adjusting scheduling and workload of providers to insure the smooth flow of patients.
Carryout standing orders for medication refills, ordering tests, and routine health maintenance services per Health Center protocols.
Interview patients for health history and clinical information updates.
Conduct nursing assessments and preliminary patient work-ups.
Take patient vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, etc.).
Apply and change dressings/bandages.
Administer IM, SQ, intradermal, and inhaled medications and vaccines.
Administer allergy injections, as per local site protocols.
Perform catheterization per provider orders and within the scope of health center protocols.
Conduct vision screening.
Conduct audiometry screening.
Perform EKG's (if provided on site).
Assist in suturing procedures.
Other procedures as per health center protocols, for example starting IV's, and responding to Code Blue/defib needs.
Instruct patients about treatment regimens (medication, diet, activity, etc.).
Provide education and instruction on issues of health maintenance.
Participate in the development and implementation of community health education initiatives (screening clinics, public information forums, etc.).
Perform laboratory tests as per health center protocols.
Record tests and results in appropriate EMR.
Draw and prepare specimens for in-house or outside laboratory testing.
Dispense pharmaceuticals as per provider orders and in accordance with health center, NCHC, Vermont, and Federal guidelines.
Monitor inventory levels and outdates of on-site pharmaceutical supplies.
Document nursing activities and relevant patient care information in medical records as per health center protocols.
Record and maintain records and statistics (e.g. immunizations, perinatal data, etc.) as per protocols or request.
Clean and sterilize instruments.
General office infection control.
Participate in the development, implementation, audit, and continuous evaluation and improvement of protocols, services and programs provided by the health center.
Meet the productivity standards that are set forth by your Supervisor and/or NCHC Division protocols.