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

SUMMARY:

Primary Care Nurse (RN/LPN) provides patient care within the ambulatory setting, utilizing assessment and teaching skills to foster patient health. The PC Nurse tracks patients at risk, collaborates with medical providers, performs POC testing, administers medications/immunizations, and responds to the health education needs of patients and families. The PC Nurse provides information and direction to support the Team CA staff to assure clinic flow and that patient needs are met.

This role primarily supports our Immigration and Refugee Services program. This team works to support the growing immigrant community through initiatives focused on advocacy, education, empowerment, outreach enhancement, and complex case management. Consisting of a program manager and case management specialist, the bilingual team emphasizes cultural humility, social justice, and strength-based approaches in order to create a welcoming community for all immigrants. Programming serves the needs of immigrant patients, health center staff, and local community organizations.

Lynn Community Health Center is a proud member of the Lynn Rapid Response Network.

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