Registered Nurse (RN)

Western North Carolina Community Health Services; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Telehealth options

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

PTO 156 hours first year

403b Retirement Savings with Match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Western North Carolina Community Health Services is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our outpatient team at the McDowell Health Center in Marion, NC. The Clinic Nurse will deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to promote health, prevent disease, and manage chronic conditions.

Responsibilities include clinical assessments, vaccinations, triage, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an associate’s degree in nursing (ADN).
• Strong communication, clinical assessment skills, proficiency in EMR, and ability to work in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and procedures with patients.
• Administer vaccinations and routine medications; manage chronic conditions per protocols.
• Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyles and preventive care.
• Triage patients by phone and in person; support walk-in visits.
• Document medical histories and coordinate care with other providers.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and maintain current clinical knowledge.

Skills

Communication

Clinical assessment

Team-based care

EMR proficiency

Education

BSN or ADN

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Are you passionate about advancing health equity and delivering patient-centered care to underserved communities?

Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) provides patient-centered, team-based primary care to residents of Western North Carolina. We are looking for a full-time (40 hours per week) RN to join our growing team!

The Clinic Nurse provides coverage for our

McDowell Health Center, 136 Creekview Ct, Marion, NC 28752

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The clinic nurse delivers comprehensive, patient-centered care, in collaboration with the healthcare team, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic illness management. Key responsibilities include patient assessments, administering vaccinations and routine medications, managing chronic conditions, performing screenings, and patient education. The clinic nurse assists with walk-in and phone triage.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Clinical Assessments & Procedures: Conducting physical exams, measuring vital signs, wound care, ear syringing, and administering immunizations/injections, completing co-visits with medical providers
• Chronic Disease Management: Monitoring and managing conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and hypertension, including medication adjustments based on protocols, and counseling.
• Patient Education & Counseling: Providing guidance on healthy lifestyles, managing illnesses, and preventive health measures.
• Administrative & Coordination: Documenting medical histories, managing patient records, and coordinating care with other specialists.
• Triage: Providing over-the-phone and in person triage to assess patient needs
• Participates and/or leads quality improvement activities
• Maintain current knowledge of clinical best practices, guidelines, and evidence-based standards, and integrate them into daily nursing practice.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina
• Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or associate’s degree in nursing (ADN)
• Skills: Strong communication, clinical assessment skills, proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR), and the ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Certification: BLS /CPR Certified

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an outpatient setting.
• Familiarity with role of FQHC in the community.
• Women’s Health/Prenatal experience
• Competitive health plans for employees and dependents including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Telehealth
• Up to Two (2) Floating Holidays
• Up to Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Accrued PTO based on 40 hrs/wk (156 hours 1st year)
• 403b Retirement Savings with Match
• Employer Paid AllyHealth Virtual Benefits and Life Insurance
• HRSA and Public Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Network

CAREER GROWTH BENEFITS:

• Monthly professional development opportunities
• Reimbursement for Continuing Education (CEUs)

Western North Carolina Community Health Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, services, programs or activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary- $65,000 to $85,000 depending on experience, degree, and certification.

Western North Carolina Community Health Services