Registered Nurse | Community Health Center

Compensation: $80,000/yr Join our mission to provide a comprehensive continuum of care for people in Louisiana, encompassing primary care, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment. Help save lives at OHL! Job Summary Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for the Community Health Center. The schedule is Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. This role is a full-time grant funded position by the Hepatitis C Elimination Initiative Pilot. The Registered Nurse (RN) provides and coordinates patient care for participants in the agency’s Hepatitis C (HCV) grant program within the Federally Qualified Health Center. This role offers direct clinical support, including monitoring patient progress, facilitating access to HCV treatment, and providing education on prevention, treatment options, and overall liver health. Reporting to the Nurse Manager, the RN is responsible for developing and implementing individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless, high-quality care. The RN also serves as a patient advocate, helping participants navigate barriers to treatment, empowering them to make informed health decisions, and supporting them throughout their HCV care journey. Duties & Responsibilities It is the duty and responsibility of the Registered Nurse to: Assesses patients' conditions, monitor vital signs, administer medications and treatments, and ensure patient safetyDevelops and implement individualized care plans, collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and effective patient careEducates patients and their families about health conditions, treatment options, and preventative care. They also advocate for patients' needs and ensure their voices are heardWork closely with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure a smooth transition of careAdministers medications, including injections, IVs, and oral medications, ensuring accuracy and safetyMonitor patients' responses to treatment, assess their progress, and adjust care plans as neededPrepares to respond to emergencies, providing immediate care and support to patients in critical situationsStay up to date on the latest advancements in healthcare, participate in continuing education, and maintain their professional certificationsDocument all pertinent health related information about clients on the patient chart that is done routinely and according to nursing standards of practiceComplete all incident reports before the end of the scheduled shift if applicable; andMaintain HIPAA guidelines; andPerform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications CPR certification, first aid training, and experience in specific areas like emergency or critical care nursing helpfulAbility to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary settingProficient in electronic health records Preferred Qualifications Associate's Degree in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing Diploma or equivalent Compensation And Benefits Competitive Compensation and Benefits package includes insurance (health, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability), leave benefits and 401k match