Job Description - Urgent Care RN (260805-50023019)
Job Description
Urgent Care RN - (260805-50023019)
Purpose of Position: To provide professional nursing care and support for urgent care center patients receiving treatment and evaluation to all age groups.
Description
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- Under the direct supervision of the provider, the nurse will assist in initiating care in the Urgent Care setting. RN/LNP must correctly identify patients by asking name and date of birth. Nurse duties include intake, assessment, point of care testing, all provider ordered treatments, discharges, and patient education.
- Assess and treat patients in a fast paced, high volume urgent care setting.
- Obtain and document all current medical history, medications, and allergies within the EMR.
- Assist providers in urgent care procedures. Implement orders for EKG's, dressing changes, suture removal, ear lavages, splinting, injections, IV insertion, and IV infusions.
- Maintain and stock all rooms, IV carts, and other supplies as needed to meet the needs of the department. Check all equipment to ensure proper working order.
- Return patient phone calls to answer general medical questions in a timely manner.
- Always maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information.
- Assess personal and learning developmental needs and act as a resource person for other staff and patients. Participate in staff meetings and other activities that promote the growth and development of nursing and patient care.
- Work cooperatively with co-workers and communicate politely with department employees, patients, and visitors.
- Perform other work duties as requested.
- Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
Qualifications
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Urgent Care RN - Grade P020, Job Code: P021
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- (RN) - Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- (BLS) - Current Basic Life Support certification
- Previous IV insertion/therapy skills
- Acute care experience
- (Preferred) - Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)
- (Preferred) Previous Urgent Care/Emergency Department experience
Schedule Details: 28 Hours Per Week, Rotating Days/Eves; Monday-Friday, 10-hr. Shifts: 8a-6p; Saturday & Sunday, 8-hr. Shifts: 8a-4p, Every Other Weekend & Occasional Holidays
Organization
: Medical Affiliates of Cape Cod
Primary Location
: Massachusetts-Plymouth
Department: MAC-Pinehills Urgent Care
Annual/Hourly: Hourly
Hiring Pay Range: $40 - $54