What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary Care Team Nurse position at New Bedford Community Health Center?
Full Time - (4) Four Days x (10) Ten hour Shifts.
Monday - Friday (Thursdays Off) - 7:30am - 6:00pm.
No Weekends!
Are you ready to take your Nursing to the next level and drive heath equality? Have you ever been told you’re a good listener, a problem solver, and are resourceful?
At NBCH we provide high quality care to meet the needs of our diverse patients. We offer a variety of services to the community, including primary & urgent care, women’s health, pediatrics, adult medicine, behavioral health and dental care.
We offer a work/life balance that other organizations may not be able to provide:
Monday - Friday (Thursdays Off) - 7:30am - 6:00pm.
No Weekends!
Are you ready to take your Nursing to the next level and drive heath equality? Have you ever been told you’re a good listener, a problem solver, and are resourceful?
At NBCH we provide high quality care to meet the needs of our diverse patients. We offer a variety of services to the community, including primary & urgent care, women’s health, pediatrics, adult medicine, behavioral health and dental care.
We offer a work/life balance that other organizations may not be able to provide:
- No nights, Every Saturday & Sunday off.
- Closed when traveling conductions are deemed too dangerous for staff & patients means less child care hassles when school is cancelled
- Affordable, low deductible Medical Insurance that starts on day 1
- 23 personal days off a year.
- An additional 12 paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement
- No cost Short Term Disability Insurance
- No cost Life insurance
- Opportunities in urgent care, women’s health, pediatrics, adult medicine, infectious disease and possible growth opportunities
- $120 Bi-weekly stipend for BSN
- Saturday Shift Differentials
- An Empathetic Listener who gains ideas and feelings that identify needs. A Comprehensive Listener who observes covert signs to recognize social and psychosocial needs. A Critical Listener who will develop nursing assessments based on data.
- Someone good under pressure who responds appropriately in emergencies.
- A logical thinker who will evaluate data in making interpretations, differentiate nursing situations that require priority, recognize learning needs of patients, coordinate teaching plans, and provide individual/group education.
- Someone resourceful who assists in initiating referrals and utilizing available resources within and outside the facility.
- A problem solver who assists providers with developing short and long-term goals, and involves the patient and family in care plans.
- Someone confident in clinical abilities to administer immunizations/treatments, perform diagnostic tests: EKG’s, Holter Monitors, hearing/vision tests and CLIA waived testing.
- A patient champion who defends and preserves the rights of patients.
- Someone organized who can order/stock immunizations; confirm expiration dates on a consistent basis, and dispose of expired stock.
- A teacher at heart who can contribute to the orientation of new nurses and provide direction for medical assistants.
- Someone tech savvy who will document in the electronic health record, prepare test results, and document in patient encounter forms.
- Someone who can prioritize patient phone calls and determine the need for immediate medical care, assist with procedures, and process refills.
- Registered Nurse and or Licensed Practical Nurse- Current MA License
- CPR/AED certified
- A plus to be bilingual in Spanish, Portuguese, Creole or Kekchi
- Current MA RN license or completion of a formal education program in practical nursing.
- Current state licensure/BLS Certified (with AED). Responsible for keeping certification current.
- 1-3 years experience performed in a physician's office or community health setting.
- Minimum one year MED/SURG experience desirable.
- Bilingual Spanish and/or Portuguese skills preferred.
- IV experience preferred.
Salary : $120