About the role
Salary Range: $37.00-40.00/Hour Final Salary determined on experience, licensure, etc.
Are you looking for a meaningful career? Are you passionate about healthcare in your community? Do you enjoy helping people?
Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford and the surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth.
We are currently hiring a Specialty Program- RN, based in Worcester, MA. This role will work as part of a collaborative healthcare team to provide high-quality primary care, with a focus on gender-affirming care. The RN assesses, treats, and educates patients within the scope of nursing practice, while coordinating care and providing support to patients and their families. This role works closely with other members of the clinical practice team to ensure patients receive comprehensive, coordinated care.
As an employer of choice, our inclusive workplace environment fosters teamwork, accountability and respect and supports the growth and development of each employee. We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the richness of the cultures of our staff and community. You are a good fit for our team if you’re passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment.
Essential Functions * Provides direct patient care within the scope of licensure, including assessments, vaccinations, medications, and treatments. * Provides injection training and medication education to patients. * Supports clinical documentation for medication prior authorizations and pre-surgical coordination as directed by providers. * Delegates appropriate patient care activities to support efficient patient flow. * Coordinates care with external providers and services, including medication management, diagnostic results, ER visits, and specialty consultations. * Performs point-of-care (POC) testing as needed. * Documents patient care in the EHR according to health center and nursing standards. * Adapts patient care based on age and individual patient needs. * Follows all organizational policies, procedures, and standards related to nursing practice. * Triages patients with acute symptoms, both in person and by telephone. * Requests medical interpretation services as needed. * Assists with training new nursing staff and may precept nursing students. * Inspects standard stock medications, emergency medication supplies, and oxygen equipment weekly. * Supports management of the vaccine program as needed. * Performs additional duties as assigned, including quality assurance activities and patient follow-up and tracking.
Education and Experience * Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) License * Associate’s or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited college or university * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Benefits:
* Competitive salary based on related experience * Medical insurance starts on the first day of employment. * Health center pays 80% of medical insurance premiums. * Includes coverage for all individuals and most family types. * Generous time off packages * Dental and Vision insurance * 403b Retirement Plan with employer match * Flexible Spending Accounts * Employee Assistance Program