Primary Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

Aptive Resources is seeking a skilled Primary Care Registered Nurse. As a Primary Care Registered Nurse (RN), you will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients within a primary care setting. You will work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver patient-centered care, focusing on prevention, wellness, and disease management. Your expertise will be essential in promoting health education, assessing patient needs, and coordinating healthcare services to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Shifts: Nurses can expect to work 8 hour shifts M-F.

Primary Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment and Care: Conduct thorough initial patient assessments, including health history, physical examinations, and symptom evaluation. Monitor and manage patient conditions, addressing acute and chronic illnesses, and collaborating with physicians on treatment plans.

• Health Education and Counseling: Educate patients and families on preventive care, wellness strategies, and treatment options. Provide guidance on medication usage, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications to promote overall health and well-being.

• Care Coordination: Coordinate patient care activities, including referrals to specialists, diagnostic tests, and follow-up appointments. Ensure seamless transitions between healthcare settings and maintain communication with interdisciplinary team members.

• Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including medical histories, symptoms, treatments and outcomes. Adhere to regulatory requirements and organizational policies for documentation and reporting.

• Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patients' rights and preferences, ensuring their voices are heard in healthcare decision‑making processes. Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate open communication and shared decision‑making.

• Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes and operational efficiencies. Contribute to evidence‑based practice guidelines and clinical protocols.

• Emergency Response: Assess and respond to medical emergencies within the scope of practice, providing immediate care and initiating emergency protocols as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensure: Current, unrestricted RN license from any state in the United States.
• Certification: Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate accredited by the American Heart Association.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years prior experience in a primary care setting
• Education: Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State‑accrediting agency and accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
• Ability to perform under pressure in emergency situations.
• Excellent documentation and communication abilities.
• Team‑oriented with a focus on collaborative patient care.
• Ability to complete and successfully pass any required government background check

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active‑duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.