Office Nurse RN

Lamoille Health Partners•Morrisville, VT

7d•$31 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Office Nurse, RN is a vital member of the primary care team, responsible for providing skilled nursing care, patient education, and clinical triage within our fast-paced health center. This role focuses on promoting health and preventing disease in a diverse patient population, working collaboratively with physicians, mid-level providers, and medical assistants to ensure efficient and high-quality patient flow and chronic disease management.

Requirements

Current, active, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Vermont (or applicable multi-state license).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in an outpatient, primary care, or community health setting.
Demonstrated ability to perform clinical triage, excellent communication skills (verbal and written), and proficiency in using Electronic Health Records (EHR).

Responsibilities

Administer medications, immunizations (including complex pediatric and adult schedules), therapeutic injections and other treatments as ordered by the provider.
Perform and track results for necessary in-house lab tests (e.g., POC glucose, strep, urinalysis) and ensure accurate specimen collection for external labs.
Assist providers with minor in-office procedures, sterile technique setup and wound care.
Accurately record all patient assessments, interventions, medications, and education in eCW in compliance with charting standards.
Assess and prioritize acute patient symptoms over the phone, determining the urgency of care required, providing necessary advice, and scheduling appointments appropriately.
Provide comprehensive, culturally sensitive patient education on new diagnoses (e.g., diabetes, asthma, hypertension), medication usage, lifestyle changes, and self-management techniques.
Manage patient registries for chronic illnesses, ensuring patients receive preventative screenings, necessary labs, and follow-up care in a timely manner.
Review and communicate routine and abnormal lab/imaging results to patients under the direction of the provider.
Oversee and manage the clinical patient flow, ensuring smooth transitions between check-in, rooming, provider visit, and discharge.
Monitor and manage inventory of clinical supplies, medication, and vaccines, ensuring proper storage and handling according to OHSA and clinical guidelines.
Maintain strict adherence to infection control protocols, safety regulations, HIPAA privacy standards, and all organizational policies.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the clinic’s efforts to meet or exceed targets for clinical quality and patient satisfaction.