Primary Care Nurse (RN or LPN)

• Professional Practice
• Maintain required licensure, certifications, and continuing education.
• Uphold standards of professional nursing practice and ethical conduct.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and team initiatives as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• and Expectations:
• Registered Nurse or License Practical Nurse License
• Work experience equivalent to one year as an RN/LPN in an ambulatory medical office environment preferred
• Currently registered as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its Board of Registration in Nursing
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus
• Computer skills for accurate data entry
• AHA BLS Health Care Provider certification or equivalent
• Required to work at least one evening per week
• Work schedules may need to be adjusted at any point based on organizational needs. This will be done in collaboration with the employee.
• May be asked to change to a different work location based on organizational needs.
• Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced medical office environment
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the health center mission
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned

Competencies

Individual departments will develop competencies which will be communicated and maintained through CHC’s performance evaluation system.

Supervision Exercised

None. However, may be designated as Nurse of the Day by the Nursing Coordinator and be responsible for providing guidance to the Medical Assistants in order to maintain clinic flow

Environmental Working Conditions

Usual working environment found in outpatient primary care office setting. Exposure to blood products, body fluids, cleaning solutions, and medications.

Physical and Mental Requirements

The physical and mental demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Normal visual acuity and standard clerical dexterity to operate computers, printers, photocopiers, and fax machines; moderate walking, standing, reaching, and stooping in order to accomplish everyday office tasks required.