Registered Nurse, RN

East Bay Community Action Program; Newport; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare organization is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for their Newport health center. The role involves providing comprehensive patient care, coordinating with medical professionals, and managing medication administration. Ideal candidates will have an Associate's Degree in Nursing and be licensed as an RN in Rhode Island. A supportive team environment and substantial benefits including medical insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off are offered.

Benefits

Heavily subsidized medical and dental insurance

Generous 403(b) retirement plan

Substantial paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid CEU opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate's Degree in Nursing or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the RI Department of Health.
• 1 year of clinical nursing experience preferred, but not required.
• Experience in a community health or primary care setting preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing health assessment and ensure screening tests are up-to-date.
• Assist assigned medical professionals in office-based care.
• Administer medications and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Coordinate clinical care with various healthcare providers.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Collaboration

Medication management

EHR experience

Bilingual capability

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

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East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is hiring for a Registered Nurse, RN, to work full-time day shift at our health center located in Newport, RI!

At EBCAP, our exceptional integrated healthcare teams welcome patients as partners in care. This means that we get to know our patients and learn about their primary health, behavioral health, and social needs. We are committed to helping patients get the care they need — at the right time, in the right place — and assist them as they improve their health and well-being while working towards self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing health assessment (identify health issues, behaviors, needs, barriers) and all other assessments which are appropriate for the nursing scope of practice. Ensure that all screening tests are up-to-date with results recorded in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Assist assigned primary care physician and/or advanced practice registered nurse, and/or physician assistant in all aspects of office-based primary care, behavioral health care, maternity care, etc.
• Provide a wide variety of skilled office-based nursing services in support of patient treatment plans and documented orders by physicians and/or advanced practice registered nurse, and/or physician assistant, within scope of license and experience.
• Collaborate and regularly liaise with internal/external providers, internal/external pharmacies, internal/external labs, and community agencies, such hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health representatives based on consumer’s health and wellness needs.
• Perform appropriate follow-up on transitions of care including medication reconciliation.
• Record and administer medications prescribed by the team physician/psychiatrist; evaluate and chart medication effectiveness, complications, and side effects. Complete Prior Authorization procedures based on patient’s insurance requirements as needed.
• Provide back-up or fill-in for other nurses within treatment team, pod, location, etc. Coordinate any clinical “down time” with Supervisor/Manager to maximize the efficiency and support of the nursing care provided to clients, regardless of primary assignment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate's Degree in Nursing or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the RI Department of Health
• 1 year of clinical nursing experience preferred, but not required
• Experience with a computer based EHR
• Experience in a community health or primary care setting preferred but not required
• Bilingual capability preferred not required
• Exceptional healthcare benefits with heavily subsidized medical and dental insurance through BCBSRI
• Generous 403(b) retirement plan with up to 3% company match
• Substantial paid time off including vacation, 12 holidays, personal days, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement and paid CEU opportunities
• Supportive team environment focused on collaboration and excellence

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a difference in our community