Registered Nurse

Registered NurseChesPenn is a network of community health centers in Delaware County. Our mission is to provide quality, integrated, and culturally sensitive medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare to adults and children regardless of their income, insurance status, or ability to pay. Our goal is to provide a healthcare home for every person living in the communities we serve. Be part of our mission to care for your community. This is a job that will love you back!Position Summary: ChesPenn is seeking a self-motivated, skilled nurse to support the residents and preceptors who provide primary and prenatal care at our Center for Family Health at our Upper Darby location. This is an outstanding opportunity to be a part of a dynamic community health practice dedicated to providing the highest standard of care to everyone who needs health services.The Registered Nurse supports ChesPenn's mission to provide quality health care for all community members by coordinating healthcare services and promoting healthy behavior through patient education and care. The RN's role includes supervision of medical assistant staff.Qualifications:RN required; BSN preferredThree (3) years in nursing or related fieldCurrent Pennsylvania Nursing RegistrationCurrent flu vaccine requiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:3+ years' nursing experience, preferably in ambulatory care or community healthUnderstanding of demographics of medically under-served communitiesStrong computer skills, including experience in an EMR environmentStrong interpersonal skills and ability to serve as a supportive member of a health care teamPossession of a valid driver's license and a licensed automobile, preferredAbility to meet approved minimal physical and medical standardGood written and verbal communication skillsWhat You'll Do:Clinical:Provide professional nursing services, including but not limited to; assessment, triage of walk-in and telephone patients, case management, planning of care and provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and well beingManage chronic and acute health problems under protocolCounsel clients on management of their illness while listening to their concerns, fears, and complaintsConduct educational sessions for all patientsAdminister and monitor medications, treatments, injections, immunizations, and PPD testing, as needed, to assist in the provision of carePerform EKGs, blood glucose tests, and other proceduresPerform venipuncturesDress woundsPerform emergency care and routine first-aidProvide on-going patient education, counseling, follow-up, and advocacyAct as liaison for patient in respect to their care with specialists, consultants, other provider offices, laboratories, and insurance companiesRefer clients needing further assessment or case management of episodic and chronic medical, surgical, podiatry, optometry, dental, psychiatric and other health problems identified through assessmentSupervise and support medical assistantsProvide follow-up on identified needs from quality assuranceParticipate in case conferences and other team activitiesTravel to various ChesPenn locations as requestedMaintain confidentiality of clinical records and information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor towards patients, staff members, and all other guests at the health centerClerical:Document all patient contacts, case updates, and referrals in the medical record according to established protocols and standardsCollect and organize patient dataPrepare reports for various organizations requesting information on the patient's medical careConduct chart audits for collection of clinical measures dataAssist with inventories of medical supplies, medications, durable medical equipment, emergency equipment and immunizationsConduct laboratory paperwork as requiredParticipate in meetings and committees to ensure the delivery of quality health careAdministrative:Coordinate medical services to ensure quality delivery of care to adults, pediatrics, and women's health care patientsCommunicate all pertinent organizational information to reporting staffOversees CLIA regulationsFollow requirements for State and local reporting of reportable diseasesWhat We Offer:Health, Dental, Vision100% Employer Paid Life and LTD InsuranceGenerous Paid Leave (vacation, personal and sick leave)Tuition Reimbursement401(k) and Roth IRA Retirement AccountsEmployee Assistance ProgramChesPenn is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Because employees work with families and children and due to the sensitive nature of patient medical information, we require all applicants who receive and accept employment offers to complete child abuse and criminal background checks before being hired.