Primary Care Nurse

Qualifications

Graduate of accredited nursing program
CURRENT MA RN licensure
BLS certification
History of good attendance and positive work attitude
Experience with previous Community Health or Ambulatory Experience
PREFERRED: Previous Community Health or Ambulatory Experience
PREFERRED: Bi-lingual in Spanish, Khmer, Arabic, or Russian

Special Requirements

PREFERRED: Bi-lingual in Spanish, Khmer, Arabic, or Russian

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Triage 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.