Registered Nurse in Bellingham, MA

General Responsibilities: 

We provide culturally competent care to patients from birth through late adulthood, utilizinga multidisciplinary team approach. As a registered nurse you are an essential member of the team delivering care in areas such as family medicine, primary care, pediatrics, obstetrical and gynecological care, medication assistedtreatment, transand behavioral health. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, competent patient assessment, promptly prioritizing triage calls, determining appropriate patient disposition, managing nurse visits, providing direct patient care, and assisting providers as needed.The registered nurse acts as a resource person for medical assistants and other team members.   

Qualifications: 

Required Qualifications: 

• Current State of Rhode Island Registered Nurse license 

• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with patients, providers, other members of the healthcare team, other disciplines, and community agencies 

• Professionalism, self-starter, leadership skills, triage skills, documentation skills, and teaching skills 

• CPR certification required 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Three or more years nursing experience preferred, new RN graduates will be considered  

• Ambulatory Health Care experience preferred 

• Candidates who do not meet all ofthe preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply.  

Significant Job Functions: 

Possess basic nursing critical thinking skills (i.e.,assessment, triage, knowledge of medical terminology) 

Perform proactive chart review in anticipation of provider and patient needs and huddle with provider/MA as needed 

Ensure the safe delivery of care to patients (i.e.,newborn, infant, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric) 

Evaluate and assess patient’s healthcare needs and determinepatient disposition (i.e.,provider appointment, urgent care, ER, selfcare) 

Triage phone calls and evaluate patient healthcare needs, referencing up-to-date telephonic triage protocols 

Perform nurse visits and provide evidence-based health education and information at an appropriate levelof understanding for the patient 

Administer vaccines and other injections as ordered by a provider and in accordance withagency procedures and policies 

Perform treatments ordered by providers such as dressing changes, respiratory treatments, etc. 

Support various population needs, including trans health and mental health as part of primary care 

Provide family planning and HIV counseling and documentation in accordance withTitle X and based on the needs of our patient population  

Accurately obtain and document vital signs (i.e.,weight, blood pressure, BMI, pain assessment, temperature) 

Review externally ordered labs and diagnostic imaging and notify provider of abnormal results according to company policies and workflows 

Support obstetric patients in pre-natal and post-natal care, triage, and education via nursing and/or provider visits, and telephonically (Applicable to Woonsocket and WW only) 

NST Certification and experience helpful but not required 

Lactation Counselor Certification helpful but not required 

After appropriate orientation/trainingof OB and pediatric specialties, possessability and flexibility to rotate through dependent on staffing needs. (Applicableonly to Woonsocket) 

Support pediatric patients through accurateassessment and triage and determine appropriate patientdisposition. Administer immunizations and providerordered treatments.  

Prior pediatric emergency or primary care experience helpful but not required  

Experience in pediatric catheterization helpful but not required 

Perform medication reconciliation as needed and process prescriptions per established workflows 

Assess patients for potential communicable diseases and utilizeinfection control precautions. (i.e.,isolation of patient with TB or Chicken Pox) 

Act as a resource for other staff 

Notify patients of test results under the guidance and knowledge of providers, offer education, and assess patient understanding 

Receive and verify verbal orders from providers, assuring accuracy of the order 

Develop and implement nursing care plans based on patient evaluation   

Maintain line of communication with supervisor, providers, and other staff members 

Actively participatesin performance improvement activities  

Respond to codes and rapid responses 

Utilize standing orders and SOP’s 

Maintain OSHA and HIPPA guidelines 

Adhere to organizational policies and procedures 

Utilize electronic medical record alerts and act on them when appropriate 

Maintain standard precautions 

Assume responsibility for professional continuing education 

Perform other tests, duties and special projects as assigned 

Utilize training resources including RN manual, workflows, and instructional materials to perform at top of license 

Physical Effort/ Environment: 

• This role is onsite 

• Moderate physical activity, walking, standing, stooping, and occasional lifting.  

• Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous materials, and infectious diseases (i.e.,tuberculosis, COVID-19).  

• Manual dexterity requiredfor injections, immunizations, and computer use.  

Work Schedule Demands: 

• As scheduled during hours of operation (inclusive of weekend and evening hours as assigned) with occasional unscheduled overtime 

CommunicationSkills: 

• Have sensitivity to the patient population we serve, by identifyingcultural, social, and economic characteristics. Applies verbal and non-verbal communication skills in patient interactions and utilizesteach-back, active listening, written materials, and visual aids.   

• Able to document clearly, competently, and concisely in the medical record. Ability to maintainconfidentiality of information and communicate in a professional manner with patients, families, other staff, and outside contacts