Primary Care Nurse in Lynn, Massachusetts at Lynn Community Health Center

SUMMARY:

Participates in LCHC community outreach efforts, as appropriate and as assigned. This may include serving as a health consultant for the Lynn Public Schools, local day care centers, after school program, day camps or other community related organizations, providing such services as programmatic consultation, preparation/review of health-related policies and documentation or participating in health screenings, health education programs or counseling at health fairs and other similar community events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of accredited nursing program
• Current MA RN Licensure
• BLS certification
• History of good attendance and positive work attitude

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous Community Health or Ambulatory Experience preferred
• Experience with diverse populations a plus.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Preferred bi-lingual in Spanish, Khmer, Arabic, or Russian

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Triages patients by telephone or in person to determine urgency and level of care needed, assuring appropriate care disposition.
• Utilizes Provider’s written orders or Standing Orders for administering and/or refilling medications, as required by the LCHC Medication Safety Policies.
• Administers vaccines in accordance with written medical order/standing order and in accordance with LCHC Medication Safety Policies and current CDC/MDPH Immunization Guidelines.
• Utilizes Infection Control and Prevention techniques in all areas of clinical performance