PRIMARY CARE NURSE I (FHC)

About the role

Under general supervision, performs nursing work in a primary care center under the auspices of the Family Health Centers (FHC).

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient complaints via telephone and in person and recommends appropriate action according to prescribed protocol.
• Performs nursing assessments and develops health care plans for patients.
• Counsels patients regarding health status, risks, recommended actions and community resources.
• Provides individual and group health education instruction and information.
• Handles all abnormal and normal lab test results according to protocol.
• Provides appropriate patient care based on age appropriate growth and development principles.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Writes reports and policies and procedures in areas of expertise as assigned by Nursing Supervisor and Director of Nursing.
• Mentors and acts as resource for health services students and department personnel.
• Administers medications, injections, immunizations, venipuncture and treatments as ordered by provider or delegates same per protocol.
• Documents patient history and assesses chief complaints.
• Reviews charts and makes entries.
• Aids providers with exams and procedures.
• Prepares patient and room for appropriate examination procedures.
• Assists other nursing staff personnel when appropriate.
• Ensures a clean, well stocked and safe work area.
• Keeps medication stocked and safe work area.
• Orders and distributes supplies.
• Adheres to standard precautions.
• Travels between satellite clinics.

Requirements

• Graduation from a two year nursing school approved by the National League of Nursing.
• Possession of a current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Kentucky.
• -OR-
• Possession of a work permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Kentucky by endorsement.

Special Requirements

• Must obtain CPR certification by the end of the probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment with FHC.
• Must be able to provide own transportation.
• Must wear protective equipment as mandated by OSHA.
• Must be vaccinated for Hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunization, or have signed a declination form within 10 days of initial assignment.
• Must work varied work schedule.