Primary Care Nurse- Urgent Care

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program
• Current Mass. Licensure
• BLS certification
• History of good attendance and positive work attitude
• Experience with diverse populations a plus

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.
• Performs patient procedures, assesses patient health status, and provides health education to patients/families regarding pertinent health issues, clinical conditions, treatments, recommended follow up actions and /or home care.