Nurse RN

Comprehensive Community Action Program - Cranston, RI

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Cranston, RI

About the position

CCAP is hiring for a nursing position that focuses on empowering individuals and communities challenged by poverty through advocacy, education, and access to health services. The role involves obtaining detailed histories of patient complaints and educating them on health subjects in collaboration with healthcare providers. The position requires working under the supervision of the Nursing Director and providing clinical and technical support for primary care providers. Responsibilities include triaging client phone calls, authorizing prescriptions, reviewing lab results, and ensuring medication security. The nurse will also be involved in client preparation for visits, assisting with exams, and providing education to patients.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direct supervision of the Nursing Director.
• Provides clinical and technical support for primary care providers.
• Triages client phone calls providing advice and health care information or coordination and prioritization of sick visits as needed based on client's complaints or needs.
• Acts as a resource person for medical assistants/reception staff providing support and guidance regarding clients' medical/health care needs.
• Responsible for authorizing prescriptions on an independent basis with established standing orders and in accordance with CCAP policies and procedures.
• Reviews and categorizes labs, i.e., normal, abnormal needing immediate attention, etc.
• Ensures the security of all medications at FHS, logging, tracking and disposal.
• Prepares clients to be seen by primary care provider according to the policies and procedures.
• Greets clients warmly with an accepting manner, accurately obtaining chief complaint or nature of client's visit.
• Accurately performs measurements and clinical testing procedures according to policies and procedures.
• Assists providers with exams and minor surgical procedures as needed.
• Maintains universal precautions at all times.
• Completes all laboratory requisitions accurately.
• Facilitates processing of all specimens.
• Administers vaccinations and injections, under the supervision of a provider and in accordance with agency procedures.
• Performs dressing changes independently after provider evaluation.
• Schedules tests and referrals for specialty care.
• Provides support and guidance for clinical and clerical support staff regarding client health care needs.
• Provides HIV counseling (if trained).
• Notifies patients of test results under the guidance and knowledge of providers.
• Provides education to patients and orders educational materials.
• Provides community education in the form of presentations, flyers, group work, etc.
• Monitors abnormal PAP smear results and follow-up tracking client's progress and care.
• Monitors elevated lead screening according to FHS policies and procedures.

Requirements

• State of RI RN license.
• Ambulatory health care experience.
• HIV certification desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with other CCAP and community disciplines.
• Takes Initiative
• Professional demeanor
• Triage skills
• Current CPR (BLS) certifications

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Health insurance
• Vision and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health reimbursement accounts
• Tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 annually
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous vacation, sick and personal days
• Up to 12 available paid holidays for full-time employees
• Some benefits included for part-time employees