Clinical Nurse RN/LPN - Provincetown

Clinical Nurse RN/LPN

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Our Culture: Why work with us?

Joining Outer Cape Health Services isn't just about taking on a new role; it's about embracing a mission that goes beyond the day-to-day. Here, you become part of a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and nurturing invaluable community health resources. Our ethos is built on creating a vibrant and inclusive workplace where every team member is valued and recognized for their unique contributions.

Who We Are :

Our mission is to provide a full range of primary health care and supportive social services that promote the health and well-being of all who live in or visit the ten outermost towns of Cape Cod.

OCHS now cares for more than 18,000 patients annually, and no one is denied access to services due to an inability to pay. Founded in 1987 through the merger of Health Associates of Provincetown (established in 1972) and the AIM Medical Center in Wellfleet (established in 1966), Outer Cape Health has a long history of successful growth and expansion in pursuit of this mission. As a Patient-Centered Medical Home, OCHS holds itself to the highest standards. Ensuring patients have access to care when they need it and request it, and validating that staff are working at the top of their licensures, are foundations of this model.

Our Core Competencies:

At Outer Cape Health Services, our core competencies are the foundation upon which our organization is built, guiding us in our mission to deliver exceptional health services to our communities. Our focus on fostering teamwork ensures that we operate as a cohesive unit, valuing each member's contribution and working synergistically towards common goals. Integrity and honesty stand at the heart of everything we do, creating a culture of trust and respect among our team and the communities we serve. Embracing technology, we continually seek innovative solutions to enhance our services and operations. Finally, being patient-centered, we prioritize the needs and well-being of those we serve, striving to exceed expectations and make a meaningful difference in their lives.

A day in the life of this role:

To provide high-quality nursing care and support to patients of all age groups, ensuring continuity and quality care, maintain current nursing knowledge and skills as applicable by license. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurses (LPN/RN) at Outer Cape Health Services (OCHS) work as an integral part of the Primary Care Team. They provide direct and indirect nursing care and patient education within the scope of their licensure. The nurses help manage medication refills and provide triage/assessment of patients on the phone and in-person. Clinical nurses are expected to work in cooperation with the site director, medical director, and other health center team members to foster a safe, effective, and positive work environment.

Summary

• Assesses an individual's basic health status and related patient care needs for patients who call the clinic or who are present for scheduled or unscheduled care.
• Participates in analyzing and interpreting data and making informed judgments related to patient care.
• When appropriate evaluate outcomes of basic nursing interventions and initiate changes in care plans.
• Maintains patient records with accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record System (EMR).
• Collaborates and communicates with primary care providers and other care team members to ensure quality and continuity of care, including participation of huddles, care coordination meetings, discipline specific meetings, and site level meetings to help ensure a smooth workday and maximize time with patients in the clinic.
• Reviews refill requests from pharmacy and patients based on medication refill protocol; Reconciles patient medication lists and attaches pertinent information necessary for provider to authorize the refill.
• Administers immunizations and medications and performs other procedures as needed, including but not limited to: EKGs, suture removals, wound dressing changes, ear irrigations, TST application and interpretation, and blood pressure checks as applicable by licensure.
• Maintains accurate documentation of all nursing care and patient communication, including phone notes, nursing visit notes and immunization or medication administration documentation.
• Completes patient forms to the furthest extent possible when needed within the scope of nursing practice including prior authorization forms.
• Provides health education to individuals and families to further patient self-management and self-empowerment capacity and to help patients maintain/sustain an optimal level of health as applicable by licensure.
• Communicates with members of patient's care team outside of the health center as needed, for instance with specialists or visiting nurses, to help with coordination of care.
• Manages vaccination supply and ordering, including proper vaccination storage and handling.

Work environment:

• The functions of this role are conducted in an ambulatory, clinical environment

What we need from you:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, current license to practice as an RN or LPN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking and ability to concentrate/prioritize many competing demands.
• Must be able to recognize and respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Strong computer skills and experience with and proficiency in the use of electronic health records.
• Ability to function effectively both as a leader and a member of a team as well as having a proven ability to work independently.
• Sensitivity/skill in working with patients with complex medical, psychosocial, and socioeconomic circumstances such as patients with significant mental illness, homelessness, poverty, and substance use disorders.

AAP/EEO Statement Outer Cape Health Services is committed to a firm policy in favor of equal employment opportunity and will abide by all applicable state and federal regulations by not discriminating against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or veteran status. Our commitment to equal employment opportunities shall include employment, upgrading, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves or other absences from work, layoff, compensation and benefits, selection for training or other education, professional opportunities and conflict resolution.

It is also the policy of OCHS to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of their status as woman, minority or individuals with disabilities or protected veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.

Please inform us of any necessary accommodations required during the application process and/or at any time during employment.