Urgent Care RN/LPN (Plymouth)

Purpose of Position

To provide professional nursing care and support for urgent care center patients receiving treatment and evaluation to all age groups.

Description

• Under the direct supervision of the provider, the nurse will assist in initiating care in the Urgent Care setting. RN/LNP must correctly identify patients by asking name and date of birth. Nurse duties include intake, assessment, point of care testing, all provider ordered treatments, discharges, and patient education.
• Assess and treat patients in a fast paced, high volume urgent care setting.
• Obtain and document all current medical history, medications, and allergies within the EMR.
• Assist providers in urgent care procedures. Implement orders for EKG's, dressing changes, suture removal, ear lavages, splinting, injections, IV insertion, and IV infusions.
• Maintain and stock all rooms, IV carts, and other supplies as needed to meet the needs of the department. Check all equipment to ensure proper working order.
• Return patient phone calls to answer general medical questions in a timely manner.
• Always maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information.
• Assess personal and learning developmental needs and act as a resource person for other staff and patients. Participate in staff meetings and other activities that promote the growth and development of nursing and patient care.
• Work cooperatively with co‑workers and communicate politely with department employees, patients, and visitors.
• Perform other work duties as requested.
• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co‑workers.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• (RN) - Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• (BLS) - Current Basic Life Support certification
• Previous IV insertion/therapy skills
• Acute care experience
• (Preferred) - Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)
• (Preferred) Previous Urgent Care/Emergency Department experience

Urgent Care RN - Grade P020, Job Code: P021

Schedule Details: 28 Hours Per Week, Rotating Days/Eves; Monday-Friday, 10-hr. Shifts: 8a-6p; Saturday & Sunday, 8-hr. Shifts: 8a-4p, Every Other Weekend & Occasional Holidays

Organization : Medical Affiliates of Cape Cod

Primary Location : Massachusetts-Plymouth

Department : MAC-Pinehills Urgent Care

Annual/Hourly: Hourly

Hiring Pay Range: 40 - 54