Compassionate RN: Ambulatory Care & Patient Education

Community Health Program Inc; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Programs (CHP) in Massachusetts is seeking a Registered Nurse to support ambulatory care operations. The RN triages patients by telephone or walk-in and assists the Practice Manager in supervising clinical support staff and patient care under CHP physicians.

Responsibilities include patient education, scheduling, responding to emergencies, coordinating referrals, and assisting with nursing procedures and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• RN license in Massachusetts (or eligibility) and BSN preferred.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Ambulatory/ambulatory care experience preferred; EMR experience required (Athena a plus).

Responsibilities

• Triage patients by telephone or walk-in to assess urgency and care level.
• Assist Practice Manager in supervising clinical support staff.
• Provide patient education during pregnancy visits, postoperative and postpartum care.
• Coordinate appointments and referrals; respond to emergencies within scope of practice.
• Assist physicians with procedures and nursing duties; manage immunizations and charts.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

People-centered care

Nursing knowledge

Education

Massachusetts RN license

BSN preferred

BLS certification

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

Community Health Programs (CHP) in Massachusetts is seeking a Registered Nurse to support ambulatory care operations. The RN triages patients by telephone or walk-in and assists the Practice Manager in supervising clinical support staff and patient care under CHP physicians.

Responsibilities include patient education, scheduling, responding to emergencies, coordinating referrals, and assisting with nursing procedures and quality assurance.