Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm OR PRN Monday - Friday 8:00am - 8:00pm (your choice of days you would like to work at least two days per week)

Responsibilities:

• Perform initial assessments to prioritize patient care based on the severity of their condition.
• Administer vaccines, medications, or other injectable treatments as required.
• Provide immediate care in emergency situations, following established protocols.
• Develop a strong, supportive relationship with patients to foster trust and cooperation.
• Evaluate conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and asthma.
• Identify socio-economic and ecological factors affecting patient wellness and treatment.
• Create and implement effective treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Link patients to appropriate resources such as family support, treatment programs, and emergency assistance.
• Recognize and address obstacles to following treatment plans.
• Assist patients in overcoming challenges to adhere to their treatment regimen.
• Monitor and follow up on patient care to improve outcomes.
• Work with providers, medical assistants, social services, and registration staff to ensure comprehensive care.
• Coordinate with team members regarding patients’ social and mental health needs.
• Utilize multi-modal educational methods to manage chronic conditions, such as blood pressure follow-up, family planning, and immunization.
• Oversee quality control checks for glucometers and other waived testing.
• Ensure compliance with infection control procedures.
• Provide clear and comprehensive discharge instructions to patients.
• Monitor and address patient use of health center services and barriers to accessing adequate care.
• Execute and monitor data collection for institutional and federal regulations, using electronic or manual systems.
• Participate in continuing education and attend relevant meetings.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date medical records as per policy and standards.
• Assist with the supervision and delegation of tasks to LPNs and MAs as per the nursing scope of practice.
• Identify areas for clinical improvement and develop action plans in consultation with appropriate personnel.
• Conduct home visits for patients unable to attend appointments, if appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall patient care and team functions.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a minimum ADN.  Must obtain BSN within five (5) years of hire into the position.
• Current active DC License as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR Certification.
• If ADN, two (2) years of clinical experience.
• If BSN, one (1) year of clinical experience.
• Clinical expertise may include any of the following: emergency room, mental and behavioral health, women’s health, pediatrics, infectious disease, community or public health, polypharmacy teaching, care coordination, discharge planning, triage, and chronic disease care management.
• Additional work experience may include any of the following: teaching, health promotion, social and ecological determinants of health, monitoring and evaluation of health outcomes, working with diverse populations, family studies, and outreach. 
• Professional skillsets including but not limited to communication, conflict resolution and management, and inter-professional teamwork.
• Ability to work independently, to supervise and to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Must be well organized, flexible and action-oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

For immediate consideration send resume to mmercer@nri-staffing.com