Clinical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Clinical Nurse functions as a member of a progressive, interdisciplinary team.  The RN impacts the health of individuals, families and the community through health promotion, disease prevention and chronic disease care including monitoring and evaluating health services and outcomes and documenting services. The RN supports patients, families and the community to achieve their highest level of wellness, to learn to live with or recover from illness, and to enhance their care capabilities and to support their right to make choices. A valued member of the primary care team, the RN is strategically placed to optimize use of his / her / their knowledge and expertise in roles such as clinician, coordinator, consultant, educator for patient, families and students, leader, and advocate.

The RN helps assure that all patients receive high quality comprehensive health care.  This position includes, but is not limited to : patient triage, patient assessment, clinical tasks, patient education and counseling, and connection to needed services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide primary care services to patients of all ages, including : phone / walk-in triage, patient education, counseling, family planning activities, coordination of appointments and referrals, assistance in obtaining needed services and supplies.
• Work collaboratively with the Primary Care Nurse Practitioners and the Primary Care Department and teams to provide comprehensive primary care for all patients.
• Provide direct patient care activities within the scope of the Registered Nurse including blood pressure checks and hypertension follow-up visits, diabetes follow-up and teaching, other chronic care management visits, emergency department and hospital admission follow ups, medication injections, patient-centered education, and other tasks as delegated and assigned by the Primary Care Nurse Practitioners.
• Care Manage a designated list of high-risk patients referred by insurance lists, i2i lists, care coordinators, or by a nurse practitioner. These are patients with more than one chronic condition (HTN, COPD, Asthma, CHF, DM1 / 2, HIV) at risk for hospitalization, and in need of assistance in overcoming psychosocial barriers to care and navigating referrals and follow-up care.
• Assures quality of care by :

adhering to therapeutics standards;

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS :

Candidates should possess a diverse range of skills and experience including but not limited to :

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

At least 5 years’ experience as a RN;  experience in an outpatient practice setting preferred; experience working within OB for pre-natal nurse

Current RN license from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Knowledge of primary health care and the social determinants of health

Required Skills and Abilities

Demonstrate cultural competence / proficiency in interactions with others by treating co-workers, colleagues and those receiving service with respect and fairness at all times.

Lifting Requirements

LIGHT – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The use of arm and / or leg control requires force greater than sedentary, but worker still sits majority of time.

Physical Requirement

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER :

Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, and veteran or disability status.

VISA SPONSORSHIP :

FPCSN does not provide Visa Sponsorship. All candidates must be US Citizens and / or authorized to work in the United States without Sponsorship.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT :

FPCSN is committed to maintaining a professional and welcoming environment for all staff and patients. We support continuous learning and team development that enhances cultural understanding, service excellence, and workplace collaboration.