Primary Care Nurse

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 42,016 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance starting on the first day

Generous time off packages

Dental and Vision insurance

403b Retirement Plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A prominent community health organization in Framingham is seeking a Nurse (RN or LPN) to provide quality primary medical care. This entry-level role includes patient assessments, treatment, care coordination, and family support. Applicants must possess a valid Massachusetts nursing license and BLS certification. The position offers competitive salaries based on experience with benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current RN or LPN license in Massachusetts.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Experience in a clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessments and treatments.
• Coordinate patient care activities with other health services.
• Triage patients presenting acute symptoms.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Triage

Coordination of care

Education

Massachusetts Registered Nurse License or LPN License

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate

Job description

Overview

The Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford and the surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth.

NEW GRAD NURSES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

We're hiring a Nurse (RN or LPN) for our Primary Care Clinic in Framingham, MA who collaborates with the healthcare team to deliver quality primary medical care for patients of all ages, races, and ethnicities at our Community Health Center. Responsibilities include assessing, treating, and educating patients about medical conditions, coordinating care, providing advice and emotional support to patients’ families, and working collaboratively with the clinical practice team. They also participate in coordinating care, support self-management for patients and families, engage in health center projects, and use effective communication strategies, including health literacy approaches with patients.

As an employer of choice, our inclusive workplace environment fosters teamwork, accountability and respect and supports the growth and development of each employee. We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the richness of the cultures of our staff and community. You are a good fit for our team if you’re passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment.

Salary Range (RN): $30.50-34.00/Hour

Salary Range (LPN): $28.50-32.00/Hour

*All Pay Rates are subject to Experience, License or Certification and Location*

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the scope of licensure including patient assessment, administration of vaccinations, medications, and treatments.
• Facilitate coordination of patient care outside the organization by activities including medication management, review of diagnostic test results, and follow up on outside services provided (i.e. ER visits, consults).
• Perform POC testing.
• Modify patient care as age appropriate.
• Triage (in person or via telephone) patients who present with acute symptoms.
• Provide nursing-centered services through nursing visits, chronic disease visits and family planning visits.
• This position may require evening shifts (until 7 PM) on a rotating basis.

Education and Experience

• Massachusetts Registered Nurse License or LPN License.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
• Our health center requires all employees to have the most recent COVID-19 booster and the yearly flu vaccine.
• Competitive salary based on related experience
• Medical insurance starts on the first day of employment.
• Health center pays 80% of medical insurance premiums.
• Includes coverage for all individuals and most family types.
• Generous time off packages
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time