Registered Nurse (RN) Family Medicine

CODMAN SQUARE HEALTH CENTER INC•Dorchester, MA

2d•$34 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Nurse Supervisor, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients seen in their unit. The Registered Nurse performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities. The Registered Nurse also directs the practice of medical assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses and performs charge nurse responsibilities. The Registered Nurse is accountable to perform in accordance with Health Center Policy and Procedures, the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, and standards set by the ANA. The RN promotes patients self-management and empowers patients/families to achieve maximum levels of wellness and independence. The RN will actively engage in care team huddles, clinical meetings, and quality improvement activities. The RN will seek opportunities to learn from others, be open to adapting best practices into their work and effectively communicate those areas where they feel uncomfortable or need to improve upon to their supervisors. The RN will contribute to the orientation and development of new personnel, as well as mentor peers and promote collaborative teamwork. The RN is committed to the constant pursuit of organizational excellence and improving the health status of the community.

Requirements

RN from an accredited nursing school, current MA license, and current CPR certification.
Three (3) years overall experience preferred, with at least 2 years in Adult and Pediatric acute care, and medical/surgical environment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual capability in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole desired.

Responsibilities

Nursing Assessment
Assess and triage patients
Collect data, history and information including pertinent vital signs
Review the medical record
Treatment Plan of Care
Collaborate and plan treatment with patient, family, providers and multi-disciplinary team
Implementation Plan
Implements the individualized plan to achieve high quality patient care
Implement provider’s orders
Effectively advocates to achieve optimal patient care
Prepares patient, chaperones and assists with MD exam
Evaluation and Revision of Treatment Plan
Evaluate the patient’s response to treatment plan
Patient Safety
Assures that service standards, policies and procedures meet or exceed regulatory standards (JAHCO, DPH, MA Board of Nursing etc.)
Applies the principles of standard precautions
Worksite
Maintain a safe patient care environment
Supervise and Delegate
Oversee duties and activities of medical assistants and LPN’s
Delegates tasks to appropriate personnel
Other duties and/or other locations as assigned