Registered Nurse(RN) SPRINGFIELD, MA General Description: Conduct
professional behavior commensurate with that expected for a health
professional. This includes maintenance of strict confidentiality,
professional attire and manner, adherence to strict standards of
accuracy in translation and documentation, and most importantly, prompt
attention to patient's health needs. Function as team member in
delivery of health care in a community health center setting. Abide by
the mission of the Health Center and comply with guidelines and policies
governing clinical staff. Reports to: Clinical Service Director; takes
immediate direction and supervision from the Clinical Site Manager.
Supervises: N/A Salary/Status: Non-Exempt Minimum Requirements: Current
licensure as registered nurse in the State of Massachusetts. Current BLS
and CPR certifications Demonstrated ability in effective verbal and
written communication. Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with other employees, individuals seeking
assistance, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.
Professional, reliable behavior and appearance. Preference for bilingual
individual: Spanish, Russian or Vietnamese. Demonstrate proficiency in
patient education in a variety of health topics Proficient in medication
and vaccine administration. Principle Responsibilities and Duties:
Provides coordinated care to adult and pediatric patients by developing,
monitoring, and evaluating interdisciplinary care Works seamlessly in an
urgent care/triage department using critical thinking skills to make
sound nursing judgements. Work closely with interdisciplinary team to
monitor and update routine health maintenance to ensure quality of care
that meets NCC/UDS standards Provides team based nursing care within
assigned pods Order and stocks inventory i.e vaccines. Assist provider
in exam rooms as needed. Administers medications / immunizations as
ordered. Respond to all patient- related telephone and in-basket
messages in a timely manner Assists in patient education and health
surveys. Participates in health center outreach committees & community
activities. Maintains confidentiality of all health center information.
Performs point of care and quality assurance testing as needed. This
position may require the ability to use a computer, work at a computer
workstation, viewing a CRT and have some knowledge of a keyboard. From
time to time, the position may require the ability to work long and
arduous hours. JOB CODE: 000-011