Career Opportunities with Charles River Community Health Inc
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Careers At Charles River Community Health Inc
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IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Nurse Manager
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
FLEXIBLE WORK: Hybrid
SALARY: LPN: Band D ($30.00 - 38.00/hour); RN: Band E ($33.50 - $44.00/hour)
WHO YOU ARE:
YOUR ROLE & IMPACT
The mission of Charles River Community Health (CRCH) is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering the comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most to them. The Staff Nurse provides direct professional nursing care and education to Health Center patients and ensures continuity and quality of care.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
* Function effectively and safely within the scope of practice of the Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse to strengthen the practice and provide patient-centered care, working to top of license.
* Provide culturally sensitive, patient-centered care of the highest quality to patients of all backgrounds and income levels.
* Triage all calls and assist with walk-ins. When organizing care, set priorities based upon acuity.
* Maintain awareness of clinic flow and re-arrange provider schedules to accommodate urgent care needs.
* Demonstrate knowledge of community resources and assist staff, patients, and families to effectively utilize them.
* Facilitate the advanced care planning process, assisting patients and families to consider options and goals for future healthcare decisions.
* Serve as a resource person to other members of the team around the care needs of patients.
* Delegate safely and effectively to support staff tasks that are within scope of practice.
* Communicate effectively and clearly with members of the care team regarding patient status and needs.
* Participate in the establishment and documentation of standard triage protocols and patient education information.
* In conjunction with the nursing leadership, establish and document procedures for treatment room stocking and securing clinical supplies.
* Work collaboratively with other Health Center staff in meeting JCAHO and other regulatory and/or funding requirements.
* Perform other duties as required by Nurse Manager or designee.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, TRAITS
* Bachelor of Nursing preferred.
* Must have Massachusetts nursing license (LPN or RN).
* Certification in CPR required.
* Excellent communication and documentation skills required.
* Must have knowledge base including basic health teaching and family planning education.
* Must be willing to educate and mentor clinical support staff as needed.
* Must be willing to work one evening per week.
* Must have basic computer skills preferred or willingness to develop these skills.
* Must have a willingness to support training needs for students and internships as requested.
* Experience with telephone assessment and crisis management preferred.
* Must have a willingness to work flexible hours to meet the organization's needs/demands.
* Must be able to travel to either Charles River Community Health site (Brighton and Waltham) as needed.
* Must have excellent communication skills, particularly with people from diverse cultures.
* Must have experience in diverse cultures, with a strong commitment to promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
* Must believe in the work we do at CRCH, with a strong passion to serve underserved populations.
WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO
Charles River Community Health’s mission is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering comprehensive primary healthcare. CRCH is a comprehensive practice providing medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, optical, and vision services to diverse underserved local communities.
We are committed to providing patients with timely access to the right care, collaborating with other organizations to connect patients with a comprehensive range of services, and creating new community partnerships to meet the changing needs of patients and the community.
We value caring for everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion, reducing barriers to care, and eliminating health care disparities. We also advocate for the needs of our patients, the community, and public health causes.
OUR PROMISE
If you are passionate about providing service excellence in a mission-driven, team-oriented, and progressive organization, you will find your career as Staff Nurse rewarding and impactful!
Charles River Community Health is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates, and values employee differences. By fostering a diverse work culture, CRCH will better serve our local communities and continue to provide quality patient care.
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