FLOAT Staff Nurse (RN or LPN)
About The Position
This role involves providing direct patient care, care coordination, patient education, documentation, and collaboration within an outpatient primary care office setting. The Staff Nurse will perform patient intake, assist providers, administer medications, perform nursing procedures, and monitor patient conditions. They will also support chronic disease management, coordinate referrals, and participate in health initiatives. Patient education on diagnoses, medications, and lifestyle changes is a key responsibility, as is accurate documentation in the EHR and compliance with regulations. Collaboration with the healthcare team and upholding professional nursing standards are essential.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse or License Practical Nurse License
- Currently registered as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its Board of Registration in Nursing
- Computer skills for accurate data entry
- 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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Work experience equivalent to one year as an RN/LPN in an ambulatory medical office environment preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus
Responsibilities
- Perform patient intake activities including obtaining vital signs, chief complaints, health histories, and medication reconciliation.
- Assist providers during examinations and procedures.
- Administer medications and immunizations per provider for order 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 (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, asthma, 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.
- Provide patient and family education related to diagnoses, medications, lifestyle changes, and preventive care.
- Promote adherence to treatment plans and encourage patient participation in their care.
- Support health literacy and culturally competent communication.
- Facilitate groups focused on disease prevention, disease management and other health topics.
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient education in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Maintain compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and quality measures.
- Participate in quality improvement activities and performance initiatives.
- Work collaboratively 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 standards of professional nursing practice and ethical conduct.
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and team initiatives as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
