RN Primary Nurse SCO

NeighborHealth Opportunity

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center! As one of the largest community health centers in the country, NeighborHealth is proud to serve the greater Boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and communities.

Whether you're a nurse or physician providing direct care, a manager leading dedicated teams, or part of the essential support staff who keep our operations running smoothly every role at NeighborHealth is vital. Together, we're advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community!

Position Summary

A SCO primary care nurse holds ultimate responsibility for direct and indirect nursing care, including assessment, planning, coordination and evaluation of care toward the goal of maintenance and restoration for optimal functioning and comfort. This includes the ability to conduct a comprehensive assessment that incorporates integration of clinical information and the ability to translate that into a plan of care for the patient/family/care team.

1. Systematically assess the health status of individuals and groups and record the related health data:

• Navigate the electronic medical record
• Collect data on health/symptoms from a patient.

2. Analyze and interpret recorded data, and make informed clinical judgments and decisions regarding the specific elements of nursing care mandated by a particular situation:

• Correlate new data and symptoms with the existing medical records
• Determine the appropriate response level within established guidelines.

3. Plan and implement nursing intervention, prescribed medical or other therapeutic regiments mandated by the particular situation, scientific principles, recent advancements and current knowledge in the field:

• Collaborate with the patient's provider regarding the assessment and plan as indicated. Dispense medications per orders/protocols.
• Report adverse reactions to medication and/or treatments in accordance with policy.
• Performs treatment and interventions as indicated or directed.

4. Provide and coordinate health teaching required by individuals, families and groups to maintain the optimal possible level of health:

• Educate the patient on test results, new care plans and/or other relevant health care information including the use of newly prescribed medications and/or changes in the current medication regime.

5. Evaluate outcomes of nursing interventions, and initiate change as indicated. Assess and reassess patients as needed.

6. Collaborate, communicate and cooperate as appropriate with other health care team members to ensure quality and continuity of care.

7. Serve as a patient advocate, within the limits of the law.

Department Position Summary: The primary care nurse takes a lead role in the prioritization, coordination and delivery of care by the practice team. The primary care nurse provides both direct and indirect care to patients specific to the guidelines/parameters for the department and demonstrates competency for the department specific population age and developmental stage with a focus on social determinants of health, health promotion, and prevention and management of acute and chronic health conditions. The primary care nurse reports to the Administrative Director.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates sound clinical judgment/decision making when triaging patients.

2. Provides thorough and concise documentation of patient's histories, assessments, plans, and treatments. Enters messages as staff messages or telephone encounters in the computer. Enters exam encounters in the computer.

3. Consistently participates in the activities in the transition of care, in basket management.

4. Accepts constructive feedback and incorporates into plan for professional growth and development.

5. Recognizes and meets the safety needs of the departmental patient population

6. Participates in the orientation, training, and mentoring of new employees. Provides input into the development of the orientation plan for new employees.

7. Actively participates in EBNHC programs, committees and departmental meetings.

8. Understands organizational structure of the department and unit routine and adheres to EBNHC policies

9. Responsible for continued professional growth and development.

10. Interacts with patients and families in a professional and respectful manner, which reflects the needs and concerns of the individual. Uses communication devices appropriately.

11. Promotes a sense of teamwork; maintains a positive attitude. Open to new ideas and embraces change. Provides support and direction to other members of the practice team. Promotes a culture of acceptance, support and collegiality. Shares new found knowledge willingly with team.

12. Solves problems independently, in teams, and seek consultation as appropriate.

13. Performs other departmental duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program. Licensure in Massachusetts as an RN. BLS certification Bilingual skills preferred.

EXPERIENCE: 1 year relevant nursing experience in a community health and/or ambulatory care setting preferred.

SKILLS/ABILITIES: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally. Familiarity with the use of a personal computer in a Windows environment preferred.

Salary: Starting at $44/hr up to $64/hr based on experience

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