Urgent Care RN - Harwich (Per Diem) at Cape Cod Healthcare

Harwich, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Point of Care Testing, Provider Assistance, Patient Education, EMR Documentation, EKG, Dressing Changes, Suture Removal, Ear Lavages, Splinting, Injections, IV Insertion, IV Infusions, Supply Management, Patient Privacy, Service Excellence

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

1. Under the direct supervision of the provider, the nurse will assist in initiating care in the Urgent Care setting. RN/LNP must correctly identify patients by asking name and date of birth. Nurse duties include intake, assessment, point of care testing, all provider ordered treatments, discharges, and patient education. 2. Assess and treat patients in a fast paced, high volume urgent care setting. 3. Obtain and document all current medical history, medications, and allergies within the EMR. 4. Assist providers in urgent care procedures. Implement orders for EKG’s, dressing changes, suture removal, ear lavages, splinting, injections, IV insertion, and IV infusions. 5. Maintain and stock all rooms, IV carts, and other supplies as needed to meet the needs of the department. Check all equipment to ensure proper working order. 6. Return patient phone calls to answer general medical questions in a timely manner. 7. Always maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information. 8. Assess personal and learning developmental needs and act as a resource person for other staff and patients. Participate in staff meetings and other activities that promote the growth and development of nursing and patient care. 9. Work cooperatively with co-workers and communicate politely with department employees, patients, and visitors. 10. Perform other work duties as requested. 11. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers. Urgent Care RN – Grade P020, Job Code: P020 • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing • (RN) - Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts • (BLS) - Current Basic Life Support certification • Previous IV insertion/therapy skills • Acute care experience • (Preferred) - Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) • (Preferred) Previous Urgent Care/Emergency Department experience Urgent Care LPN – Grade 1P016, Job Code: 10566 • (LPN) - Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts • (BLS) - Current Basic Life Support certification • Previous IV insertion/therapy skills • Acute care experience • (Preferred) Previous Urgent Care/Emergency Department experience

Responsibilities

The nurse will initiate care under provider supervision, performing intake, assessment, point of care testing, ordered treatments, discharges, and patient education in a fast-paced urgent care environment. Responsibilities also include assisting providers with procedures like EKGs, splinting, and IV insertion, as well as maintaining room stock and handling patient calls.