Urgent Care - Registered Nurse (Flexible Schedule)

GREATER NEW BEDFORD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER•New Bedford, MA

18d•$35 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to take your Nursing to the next level and drive heath equality? Have you ever been told you’re a good listener, a problem solver, and are resourceful? At NBCH we provide high quality care to meet the needs of our diverse patients. We offer a variety of services to the community, including primary & urgent care, women’s health, pediatrics, adult medicine, behavioral health and dental care. We offer a work/life balance that other organizations may not be able to provide: Monday – Friday: no nights, only 1 Saturday a month, and every Sunday off. Closed when traveling conductions are deemed too dangerous for staff & patients means less child care hassles when school is cancelled.

Requirements

Current MA RN license or completion of a formal education program in practical nursing.
Current state licensure/BLS Certified (with AED). Responsible for keeping certification current.
1-3 years experience performed in a physician's office or community health setting.
Minimum one year MED/SURG experience desirable.
Bilingual Spanish and/or Portuguese skills preferred.
IV experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Preferred, Not Required.
Bilingual Spanish and/or Portuguese skills preferred.
IV experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop nursing assessments based on data.
Respond appropriately in emergencies.
Evaluate data in making interpretations, differentiate nursing situations that require priority, recognize learning needs of patients, coordinate teaching plans, and provide individual/group education.
Assist in initiating referrals and utilizing available resources within and outside the facility.
Assist providers with developing short and long-term goals, and involves the patient and family in care plans.
Administer immunizations/treatments, perform diagnostic tests: EKG’s, Holter Monitors, hearing/vision tests and CLIA waived testing.
Defend and preserve the rights of patients.
Order/stock immunizations; confirm expiration dates on a consistent basis, and dispose of expired stock.
Contribute to the orientation of new nurses and provide direction for medical assistants.
Document in the electronic health record, prepare test results, and document in patient encounter forms.
Prioritize patient phone calls and determine the need for immediate medical care, assist with procedures, and process refills.