Nurse Practitioner
1 week ago
Outer Cape Health Services is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our team in providing high-quality patient care in our primary care setting. As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering direct patient care based on the nursing process within assigned work periods. You will function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to achieve patient outcomes consistent with a comprehensive plan of care.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in triaging patient telephone calls and conduct intake on walk-ins to identify need for urgent care.
- Support providers with urgent care procedures and implement orders for EKG's, dressing changes, suture removal, ear lavages, splinting, injections, IV insertion, and IV infusions.
- Make appropriate referrals required for the management of patient care and obtain required patient specimens and perform or request diagnostic laboratory tests.
- Communicate diagnostic laboratory results to provider and prioritize communication of patient's abnormal test results to physician, and to patient (if requested).
- Render other treatment as ordered by providers and conduct routine patient examinations according to OCHS Nursing Protocols.
- Seek appropriate and timely guidance from the Nurse Manager depending on the level of concern and provide the best patient experience possible.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information at all times in accordance with OCHS policies and HIPAA.
- Maintain patient records with accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in accordance with OCHS policies.
- Educate patient in the proper use of medical equipment, prescribed regimens and other nursing care regimens.
- Refer patient to outside sources, programs, or support groups, for additional education or referrals.
- Promote and support teamwork by collaborating with team members including providers, Medical Assistants, and Patient Service Representatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science or Associates in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing by AACN.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Massachusetts State Board of Registration.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and IV skills.
- 1 year professional nursing experience (ED, urgent care, or ambulatory/primary care setting) or comparable experience.
- Maintain and enhance professional nursing skills and knowledge by attending continuing education programs.
Affirmative Action Employer
Outer Cape Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you require any accommodations during the application process or employment, please inform us.
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