Registered Nurse (RN) – Clinic FT

Christ Health Center; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Christ Health Center in Birmingham, AL seeks a Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse to provide nursing care for patients with primary care conditions in our medical clinic(s). Reports to the Nursing Director for duties and evaluations.

The ideal candidate will plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care, administer medications, and support community health initiatives in a fast-paced, culturally diverse setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• Current RN license.
• Current CPR certification preferred.
• Experience in primary care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, implementation, and evaluation of overall nursing care to our patients.
• Administer medications, assists with procedures, complete patient history and disability forms, DME requests and prior authorizations.
• Assists with procurement and storage of clinical supplies, medications, and vaccines.
• Uses Telephone Triage Protocols for Nurses as a guide for clinical advice and defers to the provider when answers are unclear.
• Assists with recognizing the needs and concerns of people within their cultural framework, and maintains constructive relationships in dealing with them.
• Attends and participates in in-service education for staff, quality assurance program, and risk-management programs.
• Each employee of Christ Health Center is vital to providing overall quality care to our patients and may be included in the patient care team and daily huddle when deemed necessary by the Core Care Team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multicultural sensitivity

MS Office proficiency

Education

RN program graduate

RN license

CPR certification

Primary care experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Christ Health Center has an excellent opportunity for a Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse to join our team. This position operates out of our medical clinic(s) and will provide nursing care for patients with primary care medical conditions. Reporting directly to the Nursing Director for all matters, including job duties, performance evaluations, approval of leave, and for other assignments as deemed necessary for the benefit of Christ Health Center.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Major Duties & Responsibilities: Job Skills

• Assists in planning, implementation, and evaluation of overall nursing care to our patients.
• Administer medications, assists with procedures, complete patient history and disability forms, DME requests and prior authorizations.
• Assists with procurement and storage of clinical supplies, medications, and vaccines.
• Uses Telephone Triage Protocols for Nurses as a guide for clinical advice and defers to the provider when answers are unclear.
• Assists with recognizing the needs and concerns of people within their cultural framework, and maintains constructive relationships in dealing with them.
• Understands CHC’s relationship with the community and maintains a positive image and relationships.
• Attends and participates in in-service education for staff, quality assurance program, and risk-management programs.
• Each employee of Christ Health Center is vital to providing overall quality care to our patients and may be included in the patient care team and daily huddle when deemed necessary by the Core Care Team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Requires effective interpersonal skills.
• Requires analytical skills, attention to detail, effective organization skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and ability to self-direct with minimal supervision.
• Requires the ability to work in a multi-cultural setting (Bi-Lingual in Spanish is preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Qualification, Education, Experience

• Graduate of an accredited program for registered nurses.
• Current RN license.
• Current CPR certification preferred
• Experience in the primary care setting is preferred