RN Primary Nurse SCO

## RN Primary Nurse SCOApplyremote type:
Hybrid locations:
East Boston time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R0007406
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** As one of the largest community health centers in the country, Neighbor Health is proud to serve the greater Boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and communities.

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** Time Type:
** Full time
** Department:
** Senior Care Options (SCO)
** All Locations:
** 10 Gove Street – Taylor Building
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* Position Summary:

** A SCO primary care nurse holds ultimate responsibility for direct and indirect nursing care, including assessment, planning, coordination and evaluation of care toward the goal of maintenance and restoration for optimal functioning and comfort. This includes the ability to conduct a comprehensive assessment that incorporates integration of clinical information and the ability to translate that into a plan of care for the patient/family/care team.
1. Systematically assess the health status of individuals and groups and record the related health data:
* Navigate the electronic medical record
* Collect data on health/symptoms from a patient.
2. Analyze and interpret recorded data, and make informed clinical judgments and decisions regarding the specific elements of nursing care mandated by a particular situation:
* Correlate new data and symptoms with the existing medical records
* Determine the appropriate response level within established guidelines.
3. Plan and implement nursing intervention, , prescribed medical or other therapeutic regiments mandated by the particular situation, scientific principles, recent advancements and current knowledge in the field:
* Collaborate with the patient’s provider regarding the assessment and plan as indicated.  Dispense medications per orders/protocols.
* Report adverse reactions to medication and/or treatments in accordance with policy.
* Performs treatment and interventions as indicated or directed.
4. Provide and coordinate health teaching required by individuals, families and groups to maintain the optimal possible level of health:
* Educate the patient on test results, new care plans and/or other relevant health care information including the use of newly prescribed medications and/or changes in the current medication regime.
5. Evaluate outcomes of nursing interventions, and initiate change as indicated.  Assess and reassess patients as needed.
6. Collaborate, communicate and cooperate as appropriate with other health care team members to ensure quality and continuity of care.
7. Serve as a patient advocate, within the limits of the law.
** Department

Position Summary:

** The primary care nurse takes a lead role in the prioritization, coordination and delivery of care by the practice team.  The primary care nurse provides both direct and indirect care to patients specific to the guidelines/parameters for the department and demonstrates competency for the department specific population age and developmental stage with a focus on social determinants of health, health promotion, and prevention and management of acute and chronic health conditions.

The primary care nurse reports to the Administrative Director.
** Essential

Duties & Responsibilities
** 1. Demonstrates sound clinical judgment/decision making when triaging patients.
2. Provides thorough and concise documentation of patient’s histories, assessments, plans, and treatments. Enters messages as staff messages or telephone…