PRIMARY CARE NURSE I (FHC)

Louisville Metro Government; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Health Centers (FHC) in Louisville, KY, seeks a licensed registered nurse to provide nursing care and health information in a primary care setting. You will assess patient needs, educate families, and collaborate on care plans to support community health.

You will administer medications and immunizations, assist providers, and participate in quality improvement while maintaining a clean, safe work area. A valid Kentucky license and CPR are required by probation.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a two year nursing program approved by the NLN.
• Current Kentucky nursing license or work permit by endorsement.
• CPR certification must be obtained by end of probationary period and maintained throughout employment with FHC.
• Must provide own transportation.
• Must wear protective equipment as mandated by OSHA.
• Hepatitis B vaccination or evidence of immunization, or declination form signed within 10 days of assignment.
• Must work varied work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and accurate health information to clients in a primary care center.
• Assess patient and family health care needs; counsel patients and families; develop and implement care plans.
• Instruct patients and families in health education and disease prevention.
• Administer medications, injections, immunizations, venipuncture and treatments as ordered by provider or per protocol.
• Assist providers with exams and procedures; document patient history and assess chief complaints.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and maintain orderly, safe work areas.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Health education

Care planning

Education

Two-year nursing program

Kentucky nursing license or endorsement

Job description

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WORK

Under general supervision performs nursing work.
Responsible for providing nursing care and accurate health information to clients in a primary care center under the auspices of the Family Health Centers (FHC).
Assesses patient and family health care needs, counsels patients and families, and participates in developing and implementing care plans.
Instructs patients and families in health education and disease prevention.

EXAMPLES OF THE WORK

• Assesses patient complaints via telephone and in person and recommends appropriate action according to prescribed protocol.
• Performs nursing assessments and develops health care plans for patients.
• Counsels patients regarding health status, risks, recommended actions and community resources.
• Provides individual and group health education instruction and information.
• Handles all abnormal and normal lab test results according to protocol.
• Provides appropriate patient care based on age appropriate growth and development principles.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Writes reports and policies and procedures in areas of expertise as assigned by Nursing Supervisor and Director of Nursing.
• Mentors and acts as resource for health services students and department personnel.
• Administers medications, injections, immunizations, venipuncture and treatments as ordered by provider or delegates same per protocol.
• Documents patient history and assesses chief complaints.
• Reviews charts and makes entries.
• Assists providers with exams and procedures.
• Prepares patient and room for appropriate examination procedures.
• Assists other nursing staff personnel when appropriate.
• Ensures a clean, well stocked and safe work area.
• Keeps medication stocked and safe work area.
• Orders and distributes supplies.
• Adheres to standard precautions.
• Travels between satellite clinics.
• Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from a two year nursing school approved by the National League of Nursing.
• Possession of a current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Kentucky. -OR- Possession of a work permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Kentucky by endorsement.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must obtain CPR certification by the end of the probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment with FHC.
• Must be able to provide own transportation.
• Must wear protective equipment as mandated by OSHA.
• Must be vaccinated for Hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunization, or have signed a declination form within 10 days of initial assignment.
• Must work varied work schedule.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Moves and/or lifts more than 100 lbs. when positioning patients or when assisting patients on and off the examination table.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

CLINIC LOCATIONS AND HOURS

www.fhclouisville.org

FHC - Portland

2215 Portland Avenue
Louisville KY 40212
[phone]
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am- 9:00pm
Friday: 8:00am- 4:30pm
Saturday: 8:00am- noon
Sunday: Closed

FHC - East Broadway

834 East Broadway
Louisville KY 40204
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am- 9:00pm
Friday: 8:00am- 4:30pm
Saturday: 8:00 - 12:00pm
Sunday: Closed

FHC - Phoenix (Healthcare for the Homeless)

712 E Muhammad Ali Blvd
Louisville KY 40202
Monday - Friday: 7:30am- 4:00pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

FHC - Iroquois

4100 Taylor Blvd
Louisville KY 40215
Monday: 8:00am- 4:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am- 8:30pm
Wednesday - Friday: 8:00am- 4:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

FHC - Fairdale

1000 Neighborhood Place
FairdaleKY 40118
Monday - Friday: 8:00am- 4:30pm
Thursdays: 8:00am- 8:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

FHC - Southwest

9702StonestreetRoad, Suite 220
Louisville KY 40272
Monday - Wednesday: 8:00am- 4:30pm
Thursday: 8:00am- 8:00pm
Friday: 8:00am- 4:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

FHC - Americana

4805 Southside Drive
Louisville KY 40214
Monday - Friday:8:00am- 4:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed