Registered Nurse (RN) - Gardner Float

Community Health Connections•Gardner, MA

12d•$29 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Primary Care Nurse provides comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care in an outpatient primary care setting. The role supports health promotion, disease prevention, chronic disease management, and care coordination for patients across the lifespan. The nurse works collaboratively with providers and the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient care. The position includes clinical care, care coordination and population health activities, patient and family education, accurate electronic health record documentation, compliance with policies and quality measures, collaboration with healthcare team members, and ongoing professional practice. The nurse may be designated Nurse of the Day by the Nursing Coordinator and provide guidance to Medical Assistants to maintain clinic flow. The role is in an outpatient primary care office and involves exposure to blood products, body fluids, cleaning solutions, and medications.

Requirements

Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license.
Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its Board of Registration in Nursing.
AHA BLS Health Care Provider certification or equivalent.
Computer skills for accurate data entry.
Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in English.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced medical office environment.
Understanding of and commitment to the health center mission, CHC Values, and Standards.
Required to work at least one evening per week.
Work schedules may be adjusted based on organizational needs in collaboration with the employee.
May be asked to change work location based on organizational needs.

Nice To Haves

One year of RN/LPN work experience in an ambulatory medical office environment is preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese.

Responsibilities

Perform patient intake, including obtaining vital signs, chief complaints, health histories, and medication reconciliation.
Assist providers during examinations and procedures.
Administer medications and immunizations according to provider orders and evidence-based guidelines.
Perform nursing procedures such as wound care, injections, point-of-care testing, and specimen collection.
Monitor and assess patients for acute and chronic physical and mental health conditions.
Support management of chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and heart disease.
Coordinate referrals, diagnostic testing, and follow-up care.
Participate in care management activities and preventive health initiatives.
Assist with transitions of care and post-discharge follow-up when applicable.
Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, lifestyle changes, and preventive care.
Promote adherence to treatment plans and encourage patient participation in care.
Support health literacy and culturally competent communication.
Facilitate groups focused on disease prevention, disease management, and other health topics.
Document assessments, interventions, and patient education accurately in the electronic health record.
Maintain compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and quality measures.
Participate in quality improvement activities and performance initiatives.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, medical assistants, and administrative staff.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Escalate patient concerns, abnormal findings, or safety issues appropriately.
Maintain required licensure, certifications, and continuing education.
Uphold professional nursing practice standards and ethical conduct.
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and team initiatives as assigned.
Provide guidance to Medical Assistants to maintain clinic flow if designated Nurse of the Day.
Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.