Community Health Connections
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Registered Nurse/LPN 32hrs
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Community Health Connections (CHC), founded on February 25, 2002, is a mainstay for compassionate care, regardless of income or insurance status. We have over 20 years of experience as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving everyone who comes through our doors— low income, underinsured, uninsured, publicly housed, and homeless populations—in 35 cities and towns in North Central Massachusetts.
Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager and Director of Nursing, the RN performs direct and indirect nursing activities in accordance with licensure by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the policies and procedures of the health center.
Responsibilities
Schedules nurse visits with patients as appropriate
Orders appropriate laboratory & diagnostic testing according to established guidelines
Prepares patients for visits with providers by performing and recording vital signs (including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, and other procedures as needed)
Reviews patients’ medical records for completeness and updates prior to patients’ visit
Assists in routine physical examinations by preparing the patient, the equipment, and supplies, and assisting the provider as needed
Assists in preparing patients for routine diagnostic procedures (i.e., urine specimens) and performing selected screening tests (including urine dipsticks, urine hCG, and rapid strep throat cultures)
Assists in preparing routine diagnostic request forms
Books patients for tests and appointments with outside facilities and/or specialists
Executes medical orders for specific drugs, treatments, and other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures
Administers and records medication administration consistent with knowledge of pharmacology in accordance with health center policy
Administers routine vaccines; is aware of current vaccine schedules, catch‑up schedules & complies with vaccine storage guidelines as set by the MA DPH
Participates in preventive health teaching and education pertinent to procedures being conductedProvides case‑management type oversight to an identified patient population as assigned by the Nursing Coordinator
Provides guidance to non‑clinical staff regarding clinical issues (i.e., phone triage)
Demonstrates manual skills including good eye and hand coordination, finger dexterity for injections, treatments, etc. Good color vision is required for perceiving changes in skin color and colors of medicines, solutions, etc.
Assists with yearly HEDIS reporting as assigned
Work is of medium demand, involves walking and standing
Occasional lifting of patients with assistance, reaching, handling and caring for patient needs
Minimum Qualifications
Registered Nurse degree required; Bachelor of Science Nursing preferred
2 years similar work, internship, or volunteer experience required
Work experience equivalent to one year as an RN in an ambulatory medical office environment preferred
Currently registered as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Board of Registration in Nursing
Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred
Computer skills for accurate data entry
AHA BLS Health Care Provider certification or equivalent
Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in English
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced medical office environment
We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits including bonuses, paid time off (vacation, sick, personal and 10 holidays), health, dental, life, vision, 401K, and more!
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Registered Nurse/LPN 32hrs
role at
Community Health Connections .
Make an impact in your community through a career in health care!
Community Health Connections (CHC), founded on February 25, 2002, is a mainstay for compassionate care, regardless of income or insurance status. We have over 20 years of experience as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving everyone who comes through our doors— low income, underinsured, uninsured, publicly housed, and homeless populations—in 35 cities and towns in North Central Massachusetts.
Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager and Director of Nursing, the RN performs direct and indirect nursing activities in accordance with licensure by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the policies and procedures of the health center.
Responsibilities
Schedules nurse visits with patients as appropriate
Orders appropriate laboratory & diagnostic testing according to established guidelines
Prepares patients for visits with providers by performing and recording vital signs (including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, and other procedures as needed)
Reviews patients’ medical records for completeness and updates prior to patients’ visit
Assists in routine physical examinations by preparing the patient, the equipment, and supplies, and assisting the provider as needed
Assists in preparing patients for routine diagnostic procedures (i.e., urine specimens) and performing selected screening tests (including urine dipsticks, urine hCG, and rapid strep throat cultures)
Assists in preparing routine diagnostic request forms
Books patients for tests and appointments with outside facilities and/or specialists
Executes medical orders for specific drugs, treatments, and other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures
Administers and records medication administration consistent with knowledge of pharmacology in accordance with health center policy
Administers routine vaccines; is aware of current vaccine schedules, catch‑up schedules & complies with vaccine storage guidelines as set by the MA DPH
Participates in preventive health teaching and education pertinent to procedures being conductedProvides case‑management type oversight to an identified patient population as assigned by the Nursing Coordinator
Provides guidance to non‑clinical staff regarding clinical issues (i.e., phone triage)
Demonstrates manual skills including good eye and hand coordination, finger dexterity for injections, treatments, etc. Good color vision is required for perceiving changes in skin color and colors of medicines, solutions, etc.
Assists with yearly HEDIS reporting as assigned
Work is of medium demand, involves walking and standing
Occasional lifting of patients with assistance, reaching, handling and caring for patient needs
Minimum Qualifications
Registered Nurse degree required; Bachelor of Science Nursing preferred
2 years similar work, internship, or volunteer experience required
Work experience equivalent to one year as an RN in an ambulatory medical office environment preferred
Currently registered as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Board of Registration in Nursing
Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred
Computer skills for accurate data entry
AHA BLS Health Care Provider certification or equivalent
Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in English
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced medical office environment
We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits including bonuses, paid time off (vacation, sick, personal and 10 holidays), health, dental, life, vision, 401K, and more!
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Gardner, MA .
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