Career Opportunities with Charles River Community Health Inc
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CLASSIFICATION/STATUS: Non-Exempt, Licensed, Full Time, Permanent
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)
****Earn up to an additional $4,000 annually in retention and quality bonuses
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.
* 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, setting 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 and document advanced care goals in the EHR.
* Serve as a resource person to other team members regarding patient care needs.
* Delegate safely and effectively to support staff tasks within scope of practice.
* Communicate effectively 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.
* 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 requirements.
* Perform other duties as required by Nurse Manager or designee.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, TRAITS
* Bachelor of Nursing preferred.
* Must have Massachusetts LPN or RN license.
* Excellent communication and documentation skills required.
* Certification in CPR 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 have basic computer skills or willingness to develop these skills.
* 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.
* 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
CRCH is a comprehensive practice providing medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, optical, and vision services to diverse underserved local communities. We serve over 13,500 patients annually, and 90% of those served are low income, while over 70% need services in a language other than English.
We are committed to providing patients with timely access to the right care, at the right place and at the right time, collaborating with other organizations to connect patients with a comprehensive range of services and provide continuity of care.
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!
OUR BENEFITS & PERKS
* Medical & Dental Insurance
* Short & Long-term Disability Insurance
* Generous Paid Time Off
* Flexible Spending Account
* Employee Assistance Program
* Professional Development Opportunities
* Solid track record of developing and promoting employees internally!
Charles River Community Health is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities.
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