Registered Nurse

About the Organization Community Health Programs (CHP) is a mission-driven nonprofit network of health centers dedicated to nurturing and inspiring healthy lives throughout the Berkshires. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, CHP ensures access to high-quality, comprehensive care for all—regardless of insurance status—serving a federally designated rural and medically underserved population area. Our services include adult and pediatric primary care, women’s health, dental, nutrition, and behavioral health support. Description Salary Range: $32.00 – $37.00 / hour The RN triages patients by telephone or walk-in to determine the urgency and level of care needed. The RN is responsible for assisting the Practice Manager in supervising clinical support staff and for assisting in patient care under the guidance of CHP Physicians. Duties are performed as assigned and allowed under their license. The RN contributes to a collaborative, caring, and innovative work environment, supports CHP’s mission, vision, and values, and adheres to compliance protocols along with CHP’s policies and procedures. Registered Nurse Essential Duties and Responsibilities Facilitate comprehensive care for all patients. Provide relevant patient education, both written and verbally, including education during the initial pregnancy visit, post-operative and post-partum. Make patient appointments and coordinate timely scheduling of appointments for ancillary services and specialty referrals. Respond to patient emergencies within the scope of RN license. Screen, triage, and respond to patient inquiries via telephone, EMR messages, or walk-in; approve same-day visits when appropriate; assist with referrals to area specialists; complete PT-1 forms; provide patient education; supervise medical assistants as needed. Assist physicians in all procedures requiring nursing level support; administer immunizations and allergy shots; manage requests for prescription medication; process laboratory results; pull charts, review and hold partials—flagging abnormal results for provider review and filing normal; contact patients with results as directed; chart all procedures performed. Assist with running daily controls on equipment; assist in charting for quality assurance (HCG, strep, sickle cell, urinalysis dipstick, etc.); ensure billing codes are correct; perform other routine office duties as requested. Assist with rooming patients as necessary to maintain patient flow. Answer staff questions within scope of practice. Provide staff training as assigned by the Practice Manager. Other duties as assigned. Competencies Excellent verbal and written communication. Excellent multi-tasking, communication and organization skills. Detail-oriented. Ability to understand people and situations. Ability to provide people-centered care. Ability to improve nursing quality. Essential Skills and Qualifications RN and/or BSN from an accredited school of nursing. Current BLS certification. Minimum of three years’ experience in an ambulatory setting (recent experience in a medical office/outpatient setting preferred). Electronic medical records experience required; experience with Athena is a plus. Licensed as an RN by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Physical Requirements Click here to view the Clinical Support ADA requirements. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr