RN - Primary Care - South Yarmouth, MA - SC 26-14021

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Primary Care
Location: South Yarmouth, MA
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day Shift | 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Schedule: Tuesday–Friday | 10 hours per day | 40 hours per week | No weekends or holidays
Local Candidates Required: No
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate
Travel: $58 – $62/hr

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide clinical support in a primary care practice, assist with patient assessments and procedures, coordinate care, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.

• Ability to perform nursing assessments, obtain and document vital signs, support clinical procedures, and coordinate patient care.

• Experience using electronic medical or health record systems (EMR/EHR) and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

• Proficiency with standard office technology, Microsoft Office, and electronic health record systems.

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

• Strong time management, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.

• Ability to provide patient-centered care while maintaining patient safety, confidentiality, and professional standards.

• Ability to triage telephone calls and walk-in patients according to established protocols.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with clinicians, administrative staff, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.

• Willingness to float to other Medical Affiliates of Cape Cod practices when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and support to office patients under the direction of a clinician or department supervisor.

• Assist with patient assessments and coordinate care according to established clinical protocols.

• Manage clinician schedules and patient flow to promote efficient operations.

• Greet patients, escort them to examination rooms, and support a positive patient experience.

• Obtain and document vital signs, including height, weight, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation as indicated.

• Enter clinical information accurately and promptly into the electronic health record.

• Perform medication reconciliation and maintain accurate patient records.

• Assist clinicians with examinations, procedures, and diagnostic testing, including EKGs, dressing changes, spirometry, and Holter monitoring, as applicable.

• Verify and implement clinician orders within the RN's scope of practice and established protocols.

• Administer routine injections under appropriate physician supervision and delegation.

• Document medications, procedures, and clinical interventions accurately and promptly.

• Prepare examination rooms and maintain medical supplies, equipment, and inventory.

• Provide patient and family education tailored to individual needs, cultural backgrounds, language preferences, and health literacy.

• Answer telephone calls, communicate relevant information to clinicians, and triage calls according to established protocols.

• Triage walk-in patients and coordinate care when clinicians are not immediately available.

• Keep patients informed about appointment status, delays, preparation requirements, and testing instructions.

• Address patient concerns and advocate for patients when appropriate.

• Collaborate with clinicians and support staff to promote continuity of care and safe transitions.

• Assist with administrative duties, including appointment scheduling, patient registration, scanning records, preparing documentation, answering phones, taking messages, and faxing.

• Participate in departmental meetings, training, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development activities.

• Maintain patient rights, confidentiality, and compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies.

• Maintain clinical competencies and knowledge of community resources and the healthcare system.

• Float to other practices when required.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.