Registered Nurse
Company: Mattapan Community Health Center Inc
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:POSITION DESCRIPTIONPOSITION: RN/LPNDEPARTMENT:
Primary CareLOCATION: 1575 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, MA
02126REPORTS TO: Director of Clinical Health ServicesTYPE: Full
-Time: ExperiencedSALARY: NegotiableSummary:Under the direction of
the Clinical Nurse Supervisor, the Staff Nurse will be responsible
for performing a variety of patient care services, including
patient triage and treatment for patients comfort and wellbeing.
The position requires performance of clerical duties as assigned.
This position will be part of the Department of Clinical Health
Services.RESPONSIBILITIES85% Direct Patient ServicesProvides direct
patient care, utilizing the nursing process.Assesses patients
including vital signs, height, weight, BMI, allergies, medications
and reason for visit v Performs procedures such as the
administration of medications either orally or by injection and
immunizations as ordered, PPDs, suture removal, wound care,
dressing changes, ear irrigation, EKGs, visual acuity screening,
audiometry, O2 sats, blood glucose per Hemocue protocol, peak flow,
nebulizer treatments, etc.Collects specimens from patients for
laboratory tests and notifies requesting providers of abnormal
results.Perform lab testing such as urine pregnancy test, rapid
streps and routine urinalysis. and rapid strep test using correct
protocols and procedure.Triages patients by telephone or directly
as walk-ins to identify urgency and level of care needed. Makes
appropriate referrals required for the management of patient
care.Assists providers with procedures such as suctioning, I&D,
IUD insertion, endometrial biopsy, straight catheterization,
Colposcopy,Provides or arranges for patient education, such as
instructing patients in the proper use of medical equipment,
medication administration, diabetic teaching and other nursing care
regimens.Ensures that follow-up is made when patients miss
scheduled appointments in order to determine reason and
reschedule.Assures appropriate scheduling and assists with patient
flow.Provides translation as needed.Assist providers with calling
patients regarding abnormal labs, sending medication refills and
paperwork at the request of the provider2. 10% Administrative and
System Development v Records in patients medical record all care
provided and ensure that appropriate forms are properly completed
for billing purposes.Monitors needs for equipment
repair/replacement and notify nursing supervisor.Participates in
individual or group teaching exercises.Precepts nursing and medical
assistant students as needed.Provides follow-up on patients seen in
the ER, hospital and, patients with chronic diseases and abnormal
labs.Works on special programs/projects as assigned.When assigned
will work the telephone call center and Assigned to prescription
drug line. and call center per Nursing Supervisor.Assigned to work
with a NP or MD and assist with paperwork, medication refills or
other tasks asked to perform3. 5% Educational/In-serviceMaintains
current licensure through in-service education and obtaining
CEUsServes on committees as need/assigned.Performs other related
duties as required or assigned.Requirements:A graduate of an
accredited School of Registered Nursing and current Commonwealth of
Massachusetts Registration is required.At least six months of
experience as a Registered Nurse.Ambulatory / outpatient care
experience as a nurse, medical assistant or other clinical support
position.Experience working with a diverse populationCurrent
certification in CPR.Excellent organizational skills, basic
computer operations skills such as Word and Excel, as well as
demonstrated oral and written communication skills.Bilingual in
Haitian-Creole is preferred.by Jobble
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