Registered Nurse

Squirrel Hill Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), is seeking a dedicated and professional Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team.

The RN will be responsible for triaging patient phone calls and walk-in patients, conducting nurse’s visits, managing chronic disease programs, providing health education, and performing other RN duties as needed. ​ The ideal candidate will ensure the smooth flow of both people and information through the SHHC system and work collaboratively with all members of the SHHC Team to provide high-quality patient care. ​ Key Responsibilities :

• Perform triage, answer questions, screen, and determine the need for immediate and future care for patients of all ages. ​ Conduct in-person nurse’s visits, including patient intake, vital signs, and medication history collection. ​ Collect specimens and perform laboratory testing as directed. ​ Administer injections and document activities in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). ​ Review lab results and refer abnormal results to Providers. ​ Act as a liaison between patients, physicians / NPs / PAs, and other entities. ​ Coordinate chronic disease programs and manage follow-up care. ​ Answer incoming calls and gather information for direct notification of clinicians. ​ Coordinate prescription refills, orders, and referrals. ​ Support population health quality initiatives. ​ Work with complementary SHHC teams to support patients and their care plans. ​ Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA. ​ Refer patients to the Care Navigation Team for necessary social services. ​ Coordinate clinics and offsite prevention services as directed. ​ Core Competencies : ​ Strong RN job skills, knowledge, and abilities. ​ Excellent critical thinking, interpersonal, and communication skills. ​ Proficiency in EHR, Microsoft Word, Teams, Outlook, and Excel. ​ Ability to manage complex patients and situations, often using interpretation services and technology. ​ Fluency in a second language is preferred. ​ Qualifications : Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse preferred.
• Licensure as a professional nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. ​ BSN preferred. ​ Excellent organizational skills and ability to deal effectively with the public. ​ Ability to work in any SHHC location onsite. ​ Flexibility to accommodate occasional schedule changes for critical coverage. ​ Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10, and CPT coding preferred. ​ CPR certified. ​ Commitment to serving populations consistent with SHHC’s mission.
• All CDC recommended vaccinations required.          SHHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Powered by JazzHR