RN Primary Nurse SCO

Position Summary

A SCO primary care nurse holds ultimate responsibility for direct and indirect nursing care, including assessment, planning, coordination and evaluation of care toward the goal of maintenance and restoration for optimal functioning and comfort. This includes the ability to conduct a comprehensive assessment that incorporates integration of clinical information and the ability to translate that into a plan of care for the patient/family/care team. Systematically assess the health status of individuals and groups and record the related health data:

• Navigate the electronic medical record
• Collect data on health/symptoms from a patient

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides thorough and concise documentation of patient’s histories, assessments, plans, and treatments
• Enters messages as staff messages or telephone encounters in the computer
• Enters exam encounters in the computer
• Consistently participates in the activities in the transition of care, in basket management
• Accepts constructive feedback and incorporates into plan for professional growth and development
• Recognizes and meets the safety needs of the departmental patient population
• Participates in the orientation, training, and mentoring of new employees
• Actively participates in EBNHC programs, committees and departmental meetings
• Serves as a patient advocate, within the limits of the law

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program
• Licensure in Massachusetts as an RN
• 1 year relevant nursing experience in a community health and/or ambulatory care setting preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally
• Familiarity with the use of a personal computer in a Windows environment preferred

Salary

Starting at $44/hr up to $64/hr based on experience

EEO & Accommodation Statement

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