Registered Nurse

Lynn Community Health Center; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

Lynn Community Health Center is seeking a Primary Care Nurse (RN/LPN) to deliver patient care in ambulatory settings, including triage, vaccines, and education, while supporting clinic flow and coordination with the team.

The role requires MA RN licensure, BLS, and a history of reliability. Flexible hours are offered (9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with occasional till 8:00 p.m. once weekly) and bilingual skills are preferred to serve diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program
• Current MA RN Licensure
• 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.
• Utilizes Provider’s orders for administering and refilling medications per Medication Safety Policies.
• Administers vaccines in accordance with written orders and CDC/Immunization Guidelines.
• Utilizes Infection Control and Prevention techniques in all areas of clinical performance.

Skills

Triage

Vaccinations

Medication administration

Infection control

Education

MA RN Licensure

BLS certification

Job description

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
• Current MA RN Licensure
• BLS certification
• History of good attendance and positive work attitude

Experience

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

Special Requirements

• Preferred bi-lingual in Spanish, Khmer, Arabic, or Russian

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

Flexible hours - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a possibility of working till 8 p.m. one day per week.