Registered Nurse (Per Diem)

Lawrence Partnership; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit package

Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking PER DIEM Registered Nurses to provide nursing and health care services to a diverse patient population. Responsibilities include assessing and educating patients, providing wound care, and triaging patients. Applicants must have a graduate degree in nursing, current MA RN license, and BLS certification. The role offers a supportive work environment with flexible hours and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong nursing knowledge, sound judgment, and assertive decision making.
• Must be able to don appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Reviews lab results and determines next steps for care.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing visits, assessments, evaluations and patient education.
• Triage walk-in patients and patients over the phone.
• Provide wound care treatment.

Skills

Bilingual, Spanish and English preferred

Strong nursing knowledge

Sound judgment

Assertive decision-making

Ability to administer medications

Facilitate patient education

Experience in triage

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Current MA RN license

Current BLS certification

Job description

Established in 1980, the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, Inc. (GLFHC) is a multi-site, mission-driven, non-profit organization employing over 700 staff whose primary focus is providing the highest quality patient care to a culturally diverse population throughout the Merrimack Valley. Nationally recognized as a leader in community medicine (family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, and geriatrics), GLFHC has clinical sites in Lawrence, Methuen, and Haverhill and is the sponsoring organization for the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency program.

GLFHC is currently seeking a PER DIEM Registered Nurses. Registered Nurses provide nursing and health care services to clinicians and patients.

• Demonstrates strong nursing knowledge, sound judgment and assertive decision making.
• Performs nursing visits, assessments, evaluations and patient education.
• Must be able to don appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Safely administers and accurately documents immunizations and medications.
• Reviews lab results and determines next steps for care.
• Triages walk-in patients and patients over the phone.
• Provides wound care treatment.
• Performs mental exams (SLUMS, RUDAS MOCA).
• May perform intravenous therapy (IV) insertion after training and validation if working at the Covid Infusion Clinic.
• Conducts functional assessments.
• Conducts vision screenings.
• Responsible for quality control of vaccine fridges, crash cart and oxygen machines.
• Oversees ordering and inventory of medication and vaccines.
• Follows OSHA standards, identifies potential safety hazards and takes action to remedy these situations.

Qualifications

• Bilingual, Spanish and English preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current MA RN license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to work flexible hours, evenings and weekend coverage.

GLFHC offers a great working environment, comprehensive benefit package, growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

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