Registered Nurse

Community Health Connections•Fitchburg, MA

31d

About The Position

We are a Non-Profit Federally Qualified Healthcare Center located in Central Massachusetts. Our company opened in February 2002 in response to a Community Needs Assessment that identified a need for medical service for the underserved members of our community. We strive to provide compassionate care regardless of income or insurance status to everyone who walks through our doors, including low income, underinsured, uninsured, publicly housed, and homeless populations. CHC is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. At CHC, we strive for a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We are proud to be able to serve our community! If you are passionate about the work we do here, we would love to hear from you! Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager, performs direct and indirect nursing activities in accordance with licensure by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the policies and procedures of the health center.

Requirements

Registered Nurse degree required, Bachelor of Science Nursing preferred
2 years similar work, internship, or volunteer experience required
Work experience equivalent to one year as an RN in an ambulatory medical office environment preferred
Currently registered as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its Board of Registration in Nursing
AHA BLS Health Care Provider certification or equivalent
Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in English
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced medical office environment

Nice To Haves

Pediatrics experience is a plus
Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus
Computer skills for accurate data entry

Responsibilities

Schedules Nurse visits with patients as appropriate
Orders appropriate laboratory & Diagnostic testing according to established guidelines
Prepares patients for visits with providers by performing and recording vital signs (including: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, and other procedures as needed)
Reviews patients’ medical records for completeness and updates prior to patients’ visit
Assists in routine physical examinations by preparing the patient, the equipment, and supplies, and assisting the provider as needed
Assists in preparing patients for routine diagnostic procedures (i.e. urine specimens) and performing selected screening tests (including: urine dipsticks, urine hCG, and rapid strep throat cultures)
Assists in preparing routine diagnostic request forms
Books patients for tests and appointments with outside facilities and/or specialists
Executes medical orders for specific drugs, treatments, and other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures
Administers and records medication administration consistent with his/her knowledge of pharmacology in accordance with health center policy
Administers routine vaccines. Is aware of current vaccine schedules, catch up schedules & complies with vaccine storage guidelines as set by the MA DPH
Participates in preventive health teaching and education pertinent to procedures being conducted
Provides case management type oversight to an identified patient population as assigned by the Nursing Coordinator
Provides guidance to non-clinical staff regarding clinical issues (i.e. phone triage)
Near visual acuity to observe changes in health/illness status of patients. Manual skills required include good eye and hand coordination in combination with finger dexterity for administration of injections, treatments, etc. Good color vision is required for perceiving changes in skin color and colors of medicines, solutions, etc
Assists & yearly HEDIS reporting as assigned
Work is of medium demand, walking and standing.
Occasional lifting of patients with assistance, reaching, handling and fingering of instruments and equipment and caring of patient needs.
Hearing to distinguish difference in heartbeat and breathing of patients and to hear instructions.
Near visual acuity to read gauges and dials on equipment.
Color vision for perceiving changes in patient's skin color or color of solutions.
Able to lift 40 lbs.
Managing patient care is a team effort that involves clinical and non-clinical staff interacting with patients
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the health center mission
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards
Performs other job related duties as required or assigned