Clinic Nurse: Reporting to the Deputy Director and working closely with the Volunteer Medical & Associate Medical Directors, the Per Diem Clinic Nurse supports our model of high-quality, community-based healthcare services for uninsured, low-income adults. This Nurse provides clinical care and contributes to volunteer support and patient education, with the flexibility to work on an as-needed basis to meet Clinic staffing needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure patients receive appropriate level of service that is coordinated and culturally appropriate.
  • Perform on-site nursing visits including for blood pressure checks, dressing changes, injection procedures, and as requested by volunteer providers; and health education including preventative education on exercise, nutrition, weight loss, health literacy and other prevention areas to improve patient outcomes.
  • Perform daily preview of records and pre-planning to prepare for upcoming visits.
  • Provide clinical supervision to medical assistants.
  • Support monthly clinical walkthroughs, daily logs for state programs.
  • Coordinate 911 calls from the Clinic and related emergency procedures.
  • Retrieve lab results and provide appropriate follow-up.
  • Consult with Medical Director and Clinic providers for patient care as needed.
  • Follow through on provider orders and work with staff/volunteers to resolve patient issues.
  • Respond to patient phone calls and pharmacy refill requests via eCW.
  • Refer and coordinate patient appointments with health partners and volunteers as appropriate.
  • Comply with clinical quality checks and policies on a regular.
  • Work with volunteers & AmeriCorps VISTAs to support the Patient Assistance Program for medications.
  • Contribute to ongoing performance improvement and participate in Medical Advisory Committee.
  • Work closely with Clinical Operations Supervisor on all clinical and operational issues.
  • Support volunteers and promote effective day-to-day communications to ensure a smooth operating clinic.
  • Comply with state and federal regulations regarding patient care, volunteers and physical plant.
  • Open/close Clinic as needed.
  • Pharmacy Program Duties as assigned. This may include medication delivery, management and storage of prescriptions, and dispensing of medications by following strict program-specific protocols.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS


Required:

  • Bilingual in Spanish/English
  • AD or BS required, with unrestricted RN license to practice in RI; Minimum two (2) years of
    experience.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail, and confidentiality, discretion and respect at all levels.
  • Experience with electronic medical record systems a plus; computer literate.
  • Commitment to Clinic’s mission to work with volunteers and medically underserved adults.
  • Basic Life Support (CPR) certified.
  • Must have strong and effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills and willingness to learn.
  • Must be attentive to detail, cooperative, punctual, dependable, and be receptive to new ideas.
  • Organized and able to manage competing priorities.
  • Resourcefulness in problem solving and good judgment.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
  • Treat all volunteers and colleagues with dignity and respect.