Purpose of Position: To provide professional nursing care and support for urgent care center patients receiving treatment and evaluation to all age groups.
Description
• 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.
• Assess and treat patients in a fast paced, high volume urgent care setting.
• Obtain and document all current medical history, medications, and allergies within the EMR.
• Assist providers in urgent care procedures. Implement orders for EKG’s, dressing changes, suture removal, ear lavages, splinting, injections, IV insertion, and IV infusions.
• 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.
• Return patient phone calls to answer general medical questions in a timely manner.
• Always maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information.
• 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.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and communicate politely with department employees, patients, and visitors.
• Perform other work duties as requested.
• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
Qualifications
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
Schedule Details
56PP (28 Hours Per Week) Rotating Days, Mon-Fri, 8a-6p, and Every Other Weekend 8a-4p, Occasional Holidays
Organization : Medical Affiliates of Cape Cod
Primary Location : Massachusetts-Harwich
Department : MAC-Fontaine Urgent Care
Annual/Hourly: Hourly
Hiring Pay Range: 40 - 54
