Purpose of Position: Performs as a member of the Urgent Care Team to assist Providers and staff nurses in providing care to Urgent Care patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Description
- Participates as a frontline caregiver to patients in Urgent Care
- Provides direct patient care and collects physical, psychological, and social patient data under the Nurse's direction.
- Assists in direct patient care according to the policy and procedures of Urgent Care. This includes but is not limited to: Complete Intake to include vital signs, EKGs, Durable Medical Equipment application, Wound Care, Point of Care Testing, and Ear Irrigations.
- Is familiar with equipment in the department and the location of all items.
- Assesses personal and learning development needs. Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities. Regularly updates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
- Orient other UC Techs to the unit as assigned by the manager.
- Performs other work-related tasks and activities as assigned or requested by the manager.
- Assist with cleaning and preparation of exam rooms as needed including stocking rooms and organization of incoming supplies.
- May assist in patient registration, intake, and answering phone calls at the center.
- Perform other work duties as requested.
- Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
Qualifications
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- Must meet at least one of the following qualifications:
- Currently licensed as a CNA in MA with at least one year of patient care experience
- Currently licensed as an EMT or Paramedic in MA
- Previous experience as a Medical Assistant
- Currently enrolled in an accredited RN program OR Healthcare Track program with at least 2 clinical rotations
- Has 1-3 years of direct patient care experience within an Urgent Care, Physician’s Office, or Healthcare setting.
- (BLS) - Current Basic Life Support certification
Schedule Details
Schedule Details: Per Diem Hours, Rotating Days/Evenings, Every Other Weekend & Occasional Holidays - Must be available to float to (3) or more UC locations - (Sandwich, Hyannis, Falmouth, Harwich, & Plymouth, Seasonal: Orleans)
Organization: Medical Affiliates of Cape Cod
Primary Location: Massachusetts-Hyannis
Department: MAC-Hyannis Urgent Care
Annual/Hourly: Hourly
Hiring Pay Range: 20 - 25