Registered Nurse (RN)

Suncoast Community Health Centers • Dover, FL

5d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse conducts comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, and social health needs and develops nursing diagnoses to guide care planning. The role provides medications and treatments according to prescribed protocols, supports patients with chronic conditions, educates patients and families, and assists with clinical procedures and urgent care needs. The nurse coordinates clinical workflows, triages calls and walk-ins, documents care in electronic health record systems, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, patient-centered care.

The role also supports staff through mentoring, participates in case management and quality improvement activities, and contributes to community outreach and public health partnerships, particularly to improve access to care and address health disparities among underserved populations. The nurse ensures compliance with SCHC and FQHC guidelines, infection control measures, patient safety protocols, and regulatory standards; serves in a primary nursing specialty while providing backup in others; and performs additional tasks as needed to support the centers. Travel to various center locations is required.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Florida.
• BLS certification is required within three months of hire.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to use office equipment, including computers, copy machines, fax machines, telephones, and calculators.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, electronic medical records (EMR), and related software.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods while providing patient care.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move 25–50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch frequently to assist patients or perform procedures.
• Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs or emergencies.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including masks, gloves, and gowns, for extended periods.
• Ability to travel to various center locations as required.
• May be exposed to adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards such as needle pricks, and chemical hazards.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments addressing physical, emotional, and social health needs and develop nursing diagnoses to guide care planning.
• Administer medications and treatments according to prescribed protocols while prioritizing patient safety and adherence to standards.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatment plans, disease management, and preventive care.
• Provide care for chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, and asthma, and support disease management initiatives.
• Coordinate daily clinical workflows and monitor patient flow to support efficiency, quality care, and patient satisfaction.
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation using electronic health record systems.
• Assist with wound care, immunizations, diagnostic testing, and emergency care interventions as needed.
• Triage patient calls and walk-ins to assess urgency and ensure timely, appropriate care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Mentor and serve as a resource for staff, encouraging adherence to clinical best practices and protocols.
• Participate in case management, quality improvement activities, and clinical committees.
• Lead and support community outreach programs that promote preventive healthcare and address health disparities among underserved populations.
• Ensure compliance with SCHC and FQHC guidelines, infection control measures, patient safety protocols, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate patient care using interpersonal and problem-solving skills and foster a positive working environment.
• Serve in a primary area of expertise and provide backup support in other nursing specialties as needed.
• Engage in community programs and partnerships to improve access to care and promote public health initiatives.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support the centers.
• Travel to various center locations as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree