What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Nurse - RN position at Harbor Health Services, Inc.?
OFFERING $5000 SIGN-ON BONUS!
Harbor Health Services is seeking a talented Staff Nurse-RN to join our team at the Geiger Gibson Community Health Cente r. Geiger is the first community health center in the country! Come join our great Family Practice Team as we expand Primary Care access in the surrounding communities!
Student loan repayment opportunities (National Health Service Corps / Public Service Loan Forgiveness) available at our health center sites! Application cycles opening soon!
Our position is offered with a full Benefits Package including Health, Dental and Vision, generous paid time off plus 11 paid holidays annually , free parking on site and competitive salary!
Role :
The Staff Nurse – RN provides nursing services at the top of the incumbent’s license to patients in accordance with all applicable Massachusetts State Laws as well as regulations promulgated by the Department of Public Health and Harbor Health Services, Inc. Duties include but are not limited to triage; access; case management; and nursing support of clinical sessions. Position is Full Time, Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 00 PM with one evening rotation until 8 : 00 PM.
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
Responsibilities :
- Performs routine nursing care to patients, while utilizing age specific guidelines and standard precaution practices at all times.
- In conjunction with care team and / or provider, assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive plan of care.
- Administers medications and vaccinations to patients orally, topically, subcutaneously, intradermal and intramuscularly as order by provider or following standing orders policy.
- Certifies that emergency equipment in clinical area is appropriately maintained and working once per month and / or whenever equipment has been used.
- Participates in team, department and clinic meetings to learn, support process improvement and contribute to care plans as appropriate.
- Provides cross coverage and training for staff in similar roles as needed
- Provides health coaching and teaching for common conditions (i.e. asthma, hypertension, diabetes…) through individual nurse visits, group visits and co-visits with other disciplines (clinical pharmacy, Behavioral Health, nutrition, physicals…) as appropriate.
- Assists patients with staying up to date with clinical care guidelines, immunizations and health maintenance tests.
- Supports transitions of care through nurse visits after ED / Hospitalizations as appropriate.
Requirements :
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
