Registered Nurse at OUTER CAPE HEALTH SERVICES INC

High Point, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

45.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered Nurse, Patient Care, Communication Skills, Organizational Abilities, Team Collaboration, BLS Certification, IV Skills, Patient Education, EMR Documentation, Diagnostic Laboratory Tests, Triage, Urgent Care Procedures, Cultural Competence, Problem Solving, Confidentiality, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Wellfleet Health Center - Wellfleet, MA 02667 Salary Range: $35.00 - $45.00 Hourly THE ORGANIZATION Outer Cape Health Services (OCHS) provides a full range of primary health care and supportive social services that promote the health and well-being of all who live in or visit the ten outermost towns of Cape Cod. With locations in Harwich Port, Wellfleet and Provincetown, OCHS cares for more than 20,000 patients annually, and no one is denied access to services due to an inability to pay. Founded in 1987 through the merger of Health Associates of Provincetown (established in 1972) and the AIM Medical Center in Wellfleet (established in 1966). As a Patient-Centered Medical Home, OCHS holds itself to the highest standards. Ensuring patients have access to care when they need it and request it and validating that staff are working at the top of their licensures are foundations of this model. Outer Cape Health Services, Inc. (OCHS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is governed by a Board of Directors representative of its community. All board members live on Cape Cod and the majority are OCHS patients. OCHS offers competitive benefit plans and is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. Primary Purpose of Position: Reporting to the Site Director, the Registered Nurse at Outer Cape Health Service (“OCHS”) is responsible for providing direct patient care based on the nursing process within assigned work periods. The incumbent functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to achieve patient outcomes consistent with a comprehensive plan of care. Essential Functions: Assist in triaging patient telephone calls Conduct intake on walk-ins to identify need for urgent care Support providers with urgent care procedures 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 Obtain required patient specimens and perform or request diagnostic laboratory tests Communicate diagnostic laboratory results to provider Prioritize communication of patient’s abnormal test results to physician, and to patient (if requested) Render other treatment as ordered by providers (including, but not limited to intravenous, pulse, SpO2, etc.) Conduct routine patient examinations according to OCHS Nursing Protocols (routine examinations include but are not limited to blood pressure checks, allergy injections, minor wound care, uncomplicated suture removal, etc.) Seek appropriate and timely guidance from the Nurse Manager depending on the level of concern Provide the best patient experience possible; address patient’s concern and questions, explain procedures, testing, and diagnosis thoroughly 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 Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals that are applicable to ambulatory care centers (including but not limited to improving the accuracy of patient identification, improving the safety of using medications, reducing the risk of care-associated infections, and following the universal protocol of preventing wrong site/wrong procedure/wrong person) May assume charge responsibilities, as required Other related duties and projects, as required or assigned in order to ensure the needs of the Health Center and its patients are met Other related duties and projects as assigned. Non-Essential Functions: Attend periodic staff meetings. Adhere to OCHS policies. Adhere to OCHS values and principles. Qualifications Qualifications: 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 skill and knowledge by attending continuing education programs. Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, organizational abilities, computer experience, and the ability to work within a collaborative team setting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills – bi-lingual helpful Proficiency in computer skills including EPIC, Outlook, Microsoft office, OneDrive etc. Excellent judgment and ability to solve problems in a timely manner. Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality standards. Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently. Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Physical Requirements: This is a physical job by nature. Requires being able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time as well as the ability to use computers and a phone. Internal and External Contacts: Interfaces regularly with employees and patients in person, on the phone & through email Reporting Structure: This position reports to Site Director. Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. AAP/EEO Statement Outer Cape Health Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all our employment programs and decisions. Discrimination in employment on the basis of any protected class under federal, state, or local law is a violation of our policy and is against the law. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristic. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, placement, promotion, termination, reductions-in-force, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. In accordance with Massachusetts law, we are committed to wage transparency. The salary range for this position is $35.00/hourly to $45.00/hourly. This range is provided to promote equity and transparency in our hiring process. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care and supporting providers with urgent care procedures. They will also conduct patient examinations, maintain records, and ensure patient privacy and confidentiality.