Registered Nurse – Part-Time (25 Hours/Week)

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center•Lawrence, MA

4d•$38 - $46

About The Position

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, Inc. (GLFHC) is a multi-site, mission-driven nonprofit organization established in 1980. It employs over 700 staff and provides care to a culturally diverse population throughout the Merrimack Valley, with clinical sites in Lawrence, Methuen, and Haverhill. GLFHC is also the sponsoring organization for the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency program. Registered Nurses provide nursing and health care services to clinicians and patients. The role requires strong nursing knowledge, sound judgment, and assertive decision-making. Nurses perform visits, assessments, evaluations, and patient education. They must be able to don appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current Massachusetts RN license.
Current BLS certification.
Ability to work flexible hours, evenings, and weekend coverage.
Must be able to don appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely administer and accurately document immunizations and medications.
Review lab results and determine next steps for care.
Triage walk-in patients and patients over the phone.
Provide patient education on medication, asthma, and healthy eating.
Provide wound care treatment.
Perform mental exams, including SLUMS, RUDAS, and MOCA.
Perform purified protein derivative (PPD) testing.
May perform intravenous therapy (IV) insertion after training and validation when working at the Covid Infusion Clinic.
Conduct functional assessments.
Conduct vision screenings.
Maintain quality control of vaccine fridges, crash cart, and oxygen machines.
Oversee ordering and inventory of medication and vaccines.
Follow OSHA standards, identify potential safety hazards, and take action to remedy them.