Core Nurse- RN

Beth Israel Lahey Health - Epping, NH

Full-time - Entry Level

Epping, NH

Hospitals

About the position

The Core Nurse (RN) position at Beth Israel Lahey Health involves providing high-quality professional patient care in a physician's office setting. The role includes a variety of responsibilities such as direct patient care, administrative duties, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. The nurse will work full-time with varied shifts, including a weekend rotation, and is expected to enhance their professional growth through continuous education.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative duties such as answering the telephone, filing, chart maintenance, and scheduling.
• Coordinates and trains new clinical staff as assigned.
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, and assists physicians with examinations and procedures.
• Consults with physicians and specialists to ensure optimal patient care.
• Provides patient and family education and counseling, including chronic disease management and Medicare wellness visits.
• Purchases and maintains medical supplies and equipment according to CORE's policies.
• Ensures all medical equipment is functioning properly at all times.
• Enhances professional growth through participation in educational programs and workshops.
• Monitors and ensures accuracy of nursing documentation on patient medical records.
• Completes patient intakes and updates care guidelines to close gaps in care.
• Maintains established CORE and federal policies, patient confidentiality, and infection control standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited RN program
• RN License - NH State or other Compact State
• BLS certification within 6 months of hire