Registered Nurse
Job Description
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About Us
ChesPenn is a network of community health centers spanning Chester and Delaware Counties. Our mission is to provide quality, integrated, and culturally sensitive medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare to adults and children regardless of their income, insurance status, or ability to pay.
Simply put, our goal is to provide a healthcare home for every person living in the communities we serve. Be part of our mission to care for your community. This is a job that will love you back!
Position Summary
ChesPenn is seeking a self-motivated, skilled nurse to support the residents and preceptors who provide primary and prenatal care at our Center for Family Health at Upper Darby. This is an outstanding opportunity to be a part of a dynamic community health practice dedicated to providing the highest standard of care to everyone who needs health services.
The Registered Nurse supports ChesPenns mission to provide quality health care for all community members by coordinating healthcare services and promoting healthy behavior through patient education and care. The RN's role includes supervision of medical assistant staff.
Qualifications
RN required; BSN preferred
Three (3) years in nursing or related field
Current Pennsylvania Nursing Registration
Current COVID-19 and flu vaccines required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
3+ years' nursing experience, preferably in ambulatory care or community health
Understanding of demographics of medically under-served communities
Strong computer skills, including experience in an EMR environment
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to serve as a supportive member of a health care team
Possession of a valid drivers license and a licensed automobile,preferred
Ability to meet approved minimal physical and medical standard
Good written and verbal communication skills
What Youll Do
Clinical
Provide professional nursing services, including but not limited to; assessment, triage of walk-in and telephone patients, case management, planning of care and provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and well being
Manage chronic and acute health problems under protocol
Counsel clients on management of their illness while listening to their concerns, fears, and complaints
Conduct educational sessions for all patients
Administer and monitor medications, treatments, injections, immunizations, and PPD testing, as needed, to assist in the provision of care
Perform EKGs, blood glucose tests, and other procedures
Perform venipunctures
Dress wounds
Perform emergency care and routine first-aid
Provide on-going patient education, counseling, follow-up, and advocacy
Act as liaison for patient in respect to their care with specialists, consultants, other provider offices, laboratories, and insurance companies
Refer clients needing further assessment or case management of episodic and chronic medical, surgical, podiatry, optometry, dental, psychiatric and other health problems identified through assessment
Supervise and support medical assistants
Provide follow-up on identified needs from quality assurance
Participate in case conferences and other team activities
Travel to various ChesPenn locations as requested
Maintain confidentiality of clinical records and information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor towards patients, staff members, and all other guests at the health center
Clerical
Document all patient contacts, case updates, and referrals in the medical record according to established protocols and standards
Collect and organize patient data
Prepare reports for various organizations requesting information on the patients medical care
Conduct chart audits for collection of clinical measures data
Assist with inventories of medical supplies, medications, durable medical equipment, emergency equipment and immunizations
Conduct laboratory paperwork as required
Participate in meetings and committees to ensure the delivery of quality health care
Administrative
Coordinate medical services to ensure quality delivery of care to adults, pediatrics, and womens health care patients
Communicate all pertinent organizational information to reporting staff
Oversees CLIA regulations
Follow requirements for State and local reporting of reportable diseases
What We Offer
Health and Life Insurance Benefits
Paid Leave (vacation, personal and sick leave)
Tuition Reimbursement
401(a) Retirement Account
Employee Assistance Program
ChesPenn is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Because employees work with families and children and due to the sensitive nature of patient medical information, we require all applicants who receive and accept employment offers to complete child abuse and criminal background checks before being hired.