Primary Care Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse (RN) - Primary Care

Are you passionate about advancing health equity and delivering patient-centered care to underserved communities? Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) provides patient-centered, team-based primary care to residents of Western North Carolina. We are looking for a full-time (40 hours per week) RN to join our growing team! The Clinic Nurse-provides coverage for our primary location, Minnie Jones Health Center 257 Biltmore Ave Asheville, NC 28801.

Responsibilities:

The clinic nurse delivers comprehensive, patient-centered care, in collaboration with the healthcare team, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic illness management. Key responsibilities include patient assessments, administering vaccinations and routine medications, managing chronic conditions, performing screenings, and patient education. The clinic nurse assists with walk-in and phone triage.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

1. Clinical Assessments & Procedures: Conducting physical exams, measuring vital signs, wound care, ear syringing, and administering immunizations/injections, completing co-visits with medical providers
2. Chronic Disease Management: Monitoring and managing conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and hypertension, including medication adjustments based on protocols, and counseling.
3. Patient Education & Counseling: Providing guidance on healthy lifestyles, managing illnesses, and preventive health measures.
4. Administrative & Coordination: Documenting medical histories, managing patient records, and coordinating care with other specialists.
5. Triage: Providing over-the-phone and in person triage to assess patient needs

Miscellaneous

1. Participates and/or leads quality improvement activities
2. Maintain current knowledge of clinical best practices, guidelines, and evidence-based standards, and integrate them into daily nursing practice.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina
• Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Skills: Strong communication, clinical assessment skills, proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR), and the ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Certification: BLS /CPR current certification required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in an outpatient setting.
• Familiarity with role of FQHC in the community.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Work/ Benefits

• Competitive health plans for employees and dependents including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Telehealth
• Up to Two (2) Floating Holidays
• Up to Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• No weekends, or holiday work required
• Accrued PTO based on 40 hrs/wk (156 hours 1st year)

Financial Health Benefits

• 403b Retirement Savings with Match
• Employer Paid AllyHealth Virtual Benefits and Life Insurance
• HRSA and Public Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness

Career Growth Benefits:

• Monthly professional development opportunities
• Relias Learning Management System (LMS)
• Reimbursement for Continuing Education (CEUs)

Western North Carolina Community Health Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, services, programs or activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Pay Range - Salary $ 68,640 to $79,040 or Hourly $33.00 to $38.00 depending on experience, degree, and certification.

Western North Carolina Community Health Services