Clinic RN - Urgent Care

We’re looking for a Registered Nurse who will deliver nursing care using the nursing process, accept accountability, apply clinical knowledge, and exercise independent judgment for care provided by self and delegated team members to achieve quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the ambulatory setting based on the nursing process and within role/scope of practice.
• Perform preliminary patient assessments through observation and chart review to facilitate appropriate follow-up with the healthcare team.
• Evaluate unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitate appropriate intervention.
• Implement clinical decisions and demonstrate appropriate use of expert peers and/or management.
• Accept accountability and use independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and delegated healthcare providers.
• Use standards of care, effective resources, and evaluate patient response in delivering care.
• Apply relevant scientific principles, established standards, and research findings in decision-making.
• Seek assistance or credible resources when unable to perform safely and independently.
• Determine and revise priorities for direct/indirect patient care based on acuity and available resources.
• Use established patient care support systems, including documentation, communication, and information.
• Provide educational instruction to patients and families regarding healthcare needs.
• Identify teaching/learning needs, evaluate effectiveness, and document patient and family education.
• Assist in orienting new employees according to the unit orientation plan.
• Apply knowledge gained from educational experiences to patient care and instruction.
• Engage in mentoring, networking, and professional development activities.
• Foster integration of staff and/or students into the healthcare team.
• Promote the unit’s mission, values, and vision through actions and communication.
• Manage conflict situations and build trusting, open relationships at the unit level.
• Exchange information relevant to patient assignments with healthcare team members.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state where services will be provided or current multi-state RN license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Temporary RN permits accepted as follows:
  • Maryland: No temporary permit issued. Must document recent graduation from a nursing school and obtain permanent RN license within 90 days of graduation.
  • Ohio: No temporary permit issued. Ohio nurses must be currently licensed.
  • Pennsylvania: Current PA Registered Nurse Temporary Permit. Must obtain permanent licensure within one year of graduation.
  • West Virginia: Current WV Registered Nurse Grad Permit. Must obtain permanent licensure within 180 days from graduation.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Diploma, currently enrolled in a BSN program with completion within 5 years of hire.

Physical Requirements

• Heavy/hard work requiring strength and stamina, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying materials/equipment weighing 40+ lbs.
• Adherence to safe patient handling guidelines: limit manual lifting to 35 pounds; use lift equipment and patient handling aids as indicated.

Working Environment

• Close collaboration with others in a team-based setting.
• Protracted or irregular hours.
• Exposure to biohazards and infectious diseases.
• Frequent hand washing and use of water.
• Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
• Potential travel between multiple clinic locations.

Schedule

36 scheduled weekly hours.