Nurse Staff
Company: Providence Community Health
Location: Providence
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Providence Community Health Nurse Staff Employee - Full Time
Indiv Contrib-IE Atwood, Providence, RI, USFor six years running,
Providence Community Health Centers has been named a Best Places to
Work and RI Healthiest Employer by Providence Business News. This
is a great opportunity to join our PCHC in a Staff RN
role.Education/Qualifications:RN. from an accredited school of
nursing or college preferred.Current R.N. Rhode Island state
license required.One year nursing experience in hospital, public
health or community health preferred.Ability to perform duties and
responsibilities across life cycle (infants, children, adolescents,
adults, prenatal and geriatric) requiredExperience in providing
managed care patient services. Commitment to work in community
health with the challenges of a high risk, and often uninsured and
diverse patient population required.Essential Duties &
Responsibilities:Assesses the immediate and long-term physical,
mental and social health care needs of individuals and
families.Incorporate age appropriate principles and consider the
cultural and linguistic needs of patients and families to develop a
plan of nursing care. Working with the individual and/or family to
arrange follow-up care and provide patient education.Initiate
action by direct contact, by telephone, or referral, according to
approved guidelines.Case Manage families as needed to achieve the
health care goals.Orient new patients to the Health Center and the
delivery of care.Provide nursing services and treatments requiring
specialized training, knowledge and skills such as immunizations,
respiratory treatments, and medication delivery.Provide Nursing
Visits to read PPDs, administer ordered immunizations and
medications, and educate and counsel patients with acute/chronic
health problem, for the promotion maintenance and restoration of
health.Manage the flow of the clinic by previewing schedules and
patient charts, proper triaging, and coordination and scheduling of
sick visit appointments.Document all care delivered, all
counseling, and all triage encounters by phone or walk-in.
Demonstrate sound judgment as evidenced by documented
recommendations to patients and timely communication with providers
as warranted.Consult with Providers on the follow-up of
DNKAs.Review all labs, and radiological test results. Chart all
results (OB department). Document follow-up of abnormal results.
Follow up on family/partner screening needs, i.e., TB, Hepatitis,
STD, and Genetic Counseling.Maintain knowledge of programs and
resources, i.e., WCSP, Diabetes Resource Center.Coordinate patient
care with School Nurses, VNA, DCYF, Adult and Child Day Care, and
Summer Camps.Maintain Pharmacy log including documentation of
medications dispensed by providers and correct delivery and
documentation by Pharmacy Representatives.Coordinate patient care
by refilling prescriptions per policy for walk-in patients, patient
phone calls and Pharmacist calls. Assist patients with medication
delivery problem, i.e. fill weekly medication boxes.Coordinate and
oversee Pharmacy Assistance ProgramMaintain medication logs, Depo
Provera, Norplant, Oral Contraceptives.Check Emergency Cart and
equipment as required.PCHC is EOE/M/F/D/V/SOMWF 8-5T/TH
11-8pPI183124407
Keywords: Providence Community Health, Providence , Nurse Staff, Healthcare , Providence, Rhode Island
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