Primary Care Nurse- Urgent Care

Lynn Community Health Center; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynn Community Health Center in Lynn, MA is hiring a Primary Care Nurse for Urgent Care. The role includes triage, vaccination administration, and patient education within an ambulatory setting. Strong teamwork and adherence to safety policies are essential.

The position offers hourly pay with full-time status and involves collaboration with medical providers to ensure smooth clinic flow and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• BLS certification.
• History of good attendance and positive work attitude.

Responsibilities

• Triages patients by telephone or in person to determine urgency and level of care needed.
• Administers vaccines in accordance with written medical order/standing order and CDC/MDPH guidelines.
• Utilizes Infection Control and Prevention techniques in all areas of clinical performance.
• Performs patient procedures and provides health education to patients/families relation to health issues and follow up actions.

Skills

Patient education

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Education

RN/LPN nursing degree

Tools

Vaccination protocols

Job description

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Primary Care Nurse- Urgent Care

Hourly Full Time RN Lynn, MA, US

Salary Range: $29.89 To $50.10 Annually

SUMMARY:

Primary Care Nurse (RN/LPN) provides patient care within the ambulatory setting, utilizing assessment and teaching skills to foster patient health. The PC Nurse tracks patients at risk, collaborates with medical providers, performs POC testing, administers medications/immunizations, and responds to the health education needs of patients and families. The PC Nurse provides information and direction to support the Team CA staff to assure clinic flow and that patient needs are met

Participates in LCHC community outreach efforts, as appropriate and as assigned. This may include serving as a health consultant for the Lynn Public Schools, local day care centers, after school program, day camps or other community related organizations; providing such services as programmatic consultation, preparation/review of health-related policies and documentation or participating in health screenings, health education programs or counseling at health fairs and other similar community events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of accredited nursing program
• BLS certification
• History of good attendance and positive work attitude

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous Community Health or Ambulatory Experience preferred
• Experience with diverse populations a plus.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Triages patients by telephone or in person to determine urgency and level of care needed, assuring appropriate care disposition.
• Utilizes Provider's written orders or Standing Orders for administering and/or refilling medications, as required by the LCHC Medication Safety Policies.
• Administers vaccines in accordance with written medical order/standing order and in accordance with LCHC Medication Safety Policies and current CDC/MDPH Immunization Guidelines.
• Utilizes Infection Control and Prevention techniques in all areas of clinical performance
• Performs patient procedures, assesses patient health status, and provides health education to patients/families regarding pertinent health issues, clinical conditions, treatments, recommended follow up actions and /or home care.