FLOAT Staff Nurse; RN or LPN

Float Staff Nurse (RN or LPN)

Job Category:
Medical

Full-Time

Locations:
Leominster - Mill St | Leominster, MA 01453, USA +4 more locations

Pay Range: $29 USD to $42 USD

Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities:

• Clinical Care
  • Perform patient intake activities including obtaining vital signs, chief complaints, health histories, and medication reconciliation.
  • Assist providers during examinations and procedures.
  • Administer medications and immunizations per provider for order and evidence‐based guidelines.
  • Perform nursing procedures such as wound care, injections, point‐of‐care testing, and specimen collection.
  • Monitor and assess patients for acute and chronic physical and mental health conditions.
• Care Coordination & Population Health
  • Support management of chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, asthma, heart disease).
  • Coordinate referrals, diagnostic testing, and follow‐up care.
  • Participate in care management activities and preventive health initiatives.
  • Assist with transitions of care and post‐discharge follow‐up when applicable.
• Patient Education & Engagement
  • Provide patient and family education related to diagnoses, medications, lifestyle changes, and preventive care.
  • Promote adherence to treatment plans and encourage patient participation in their care.
  • Support health literacy and culturally competent communication.
  • Facilitate groups focused on disease prevention, disease management and other health topics.
• Documentation & Compliance
  • Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient education in the electronic health record (EHR).
  • Maintain compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and quality measures.
  • Participate in quality improvement activities and performance initiatives.
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Work collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, medical assistants, and administrative staff.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
  • Escalate patient concerns, abnormal findings, or safety issues appropriately.
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer