Community Health Primary Care RN

Providence Community Health Centers; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Community Health Centers is seeking a qualified RN to join their nursing team in Providence, Rhode Island. The ideal candidate will have a current Rhode Island nursing license, at least one year of nursing experience, and a commitment to community health. Responsibilities include assessing patient health needs, providing nursing services, coordinating patient care, and maintaining documentation. This role requires the ability to work with diverse patient populations and manage various healthcare tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• RN from an accredited school of nursing or college preferred.
• Current R.N. Rhode Island state license required.
• One year nursing experience in hospital, public health or community health preferred.
• Ability to perform duties and responsibilities across life cycle.
• Experience in providing managed care patient services required.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, mental and social health care needs of individuals and families.
• Incorporate age appropriate principles and cultural needs into nursing care.
• Document all care delivered and communicate with providers.
• Consult with Providers on patient follow-up.
• Coordinate patient care with various health services.

Skills

RN from an accredited school of nursing

Current R.N. Rhode Island state license

One year nursing experience

Ability to perform duties across life cycle

Experience in managed care patient services

Education

RN degree

Job description

Qualifications and Responsibilities

• RN from an accredited school of nursing or college preferred.
• Current R.N. Rhode Island state license required.
• One year nursing experience in hospital, public health or community health preferred.
• Ability to perform duties and responsibilities across life cycle (infants, children, adolescents, adults, prenatal and geriatric) required.
• Experience in providing managed care patient services. Commitment to work in community health with the challenges of a high risk, and often uninsured and diverse patient population required.
• Assesses the immediate and long-term physical, mental and social health care needs of individuals and families.
• Incorporate age appropriate principles and consider the cultural and linguistic needs of patients and families to develop a plan of nursing care. Working with the individual and/or family to arrange follow-up care and provide patient education.
• Initiate action by direct contact, by telephone, or referral, according to approved guidelines.
• Case Manage families as needed to achieve the health care goals.
• Orient new patients to the Health Center and the delivery of care.
• Provide nursing services and treatments requiring specialized training, knowledge and skills such as immunizations, respiratory treatments, and medication delivery.
• Provide Nursing Visits to read PPDs, administer ordered immunizations and medications, and educate and counsel patients with acute/chronic health problem, for the promotion maintenance and restoration of health.
• Manage the flow of the clinic by previewing schedules and patient charts, proper triaging, and coordination and scheduling of sick visit appointments.
• Document all care delivered, all counseling, and all triage encounters by phone or walk-in. Demonstrate sound judgment as evidenced by documented recommendations to patients and timely communication with providers as warranted.
• Consult with Providers on the follow-up of DNKAs.
• Review all labs, and radiological test results. Chart all results (OB department). Document follow-up of abnormal results. Follow up on family/partner screening needs, i.e., TB, Hepatitis, STD, and Genetic Counseling.
• Maintain knowledge of programs and resources, i.e., WCSP, Diabetes Resource Center.
• Coordinate patient care with School Nurses, VNA, DCYF, Adult and Child Day Care, and Summer Camps.
• Maintain Pharmacy log including documentation of medications dispensed by providers and correct delivery and documentation by Pharmacy Representatives.
• Coordinate patient care by refilling prescriptions per policy for walk-in patients, patient phone calls and Pharmacist calls. Assist patients with medication delivery problem, i.e. fill weekly medication boxes.
• Coordinate and oversee Pharmacy Assistance Program.
• Check Emergency Cart and equipment as required.