RN - Registered Nurse

Suncoast Community Health Centers Inc.•Dover, FL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse conducts comprehensive patient assessments and develops nursing diagnoses to guide care planning. The role provides medications and treatments, supports chronic disease management, educates patients and families, assists with clinical procedures, and triages calls and walk-ins. The nurse coordinates daily clinical workflows and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to provide integrated, patient-centered care. The position maintains accurate electronic health record documentation, mentors staff, and participates in case management, quality improvement, and clinical committees. It also supports community outreach and partnerships to improve access to care and promote public health, with attention to 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 support in others; and performs additional tasks as needed.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing.
Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Florida.
BLS certification within three months of hire.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong time management skills and 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, and social health needs, and develop nursing diagnoses to guide care planning.
Administer medications and treatments according to prescribed protocols, prioritizing patient safety and standards of care.
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 promote 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, supporting adherence to clinical best practices and protocols.
Participate in case management, quality improvement activities, and clinical committees.
Lead and support community outreach programs and partnerships that promote preventive healthcare, address health disparities, and improve access to care.
Ensure compliance with SCHC and FQHC guidelines, infection control measures, patient safety protocols, and regulatory standards.
Use interpersonal and problem-solving skills to coordinate patient care and foster a positive working environment.
Serve in a primary area of expertise and provide backup support in other nursing specialties as needed.
Perform additional tasks as needed to support the centers.