What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Registered Nurse- Per Diem position at Lowell Community Health Center?
Company Description
Based in the heart of downtown Lowell, Lowell Community Health Center is currently seeking a Per Diem Outpatient Registered Nurses within various clinical departments. Lowell Community Health Center is: Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations; Recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting rigorous performance standards; Recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a top-level Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH); Is one of the top culturally competent health care sites in the nation according to the Federal Office of Minority Health. Having expanding and relocated to a new state-of-the-art facility as of December 2012, the Health Center has close to 400 employees and over 62% of staff are bilingual.
Job Description
Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse provides nursing and health care services to individuals and families in an outpatient primary care environment with assignments in family medicine. Responsible for the management, provision, and evaluation of nursing care in their center area of assignment. Assist with telephone and face to face patient communications, physical exams, lab testing, patient education. Responds to patient needs and assures health care services for patients and families are reflective of Lowell Community Health Center mission and values. Incumbent works as part of the nursing team and assists in the continuity of medical/health care for patients.
Qualifications
Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, Registered Nurse License in the state of Massachusetts and possess current CPR. Previous outpatient and/or acute-care experience desirable. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently and be well-organized and priority focused. Bi-Lingual applicants in English and (Arabic or Spanish or Portuguese or Khmer or Swahilli) desired.
Additional Information
Lowell Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are proud not only of being one of Lowell's largest primary care providers, but of our history serving the community. For over 40 years, Lowell Community Health Center has been offering quality, caring, and culturally appropriate health care services to the people of Greater Lowell, Massachusetts.
