Primary Care Nurse ; Fhc

Clinic Locations and Hours

www.fhclouisville.org

Under general supervision performs nursing work.

Responsible for providing nursing care and accurate health information to clients in a primary care center under the auspices of the Family Health Centers (FHC).

• Assesses patient complaints via telephone and in person and recommends appropriate action according to prescribed protocol.
• Performs nursing assessments and develops health care plans for patients.
• Counsels patients regarding health status, risks, recommended actions and community resources.
• Provides individual and group health education instruction and information.
• Handles all abnormal and normal lab test results according to protocol.
• Provides appropriate patient care based on age appropriate growth and development principles.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Writes reports and policies and procedures in areas of expertise as assigned by Nursing Supervisor and Director of Nursing.
• Mentors and acts as resource for health services students and department personnel.
• Administers medications, injections, immunizations, venipuncture and treatments as ordered by provider or delegates same per protocol.
• Documents patient history and assesses chief complaints.
• Reviews charts and makes entries.
• Assists providers with exams and procedures.
• Prepares patient and room for appropriate examination procedures.
• Assists other nursing staff personnel when appropriate.
• Ensures a clean, well stocked and safe work area.
• Keeps medication stocked and safe work area.
• Orders and distributes supplies.
• Adheres to standard precautions.
• Travels between satellite clinics.
• Performs related work as required.

• Graduation from a two year nursing school approved by the National League of Nursing.
• Possession of a current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Kentucky.
  
  -OR
  - Possession of a work permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Kentucky by endorsement.

• Must obtain CPR certification by the end of the probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment with FHC.
• Must be able to provide own transportation.
• Must wear protective equipment as mandated by OSHA.
• Must be vaccinated for Hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunization, or have signed a declination form within 10 days of initial assignment.
• Must work varied work schedule.

• Moves and/or lifts more than 100 lbs. when positioning patients or when assisting patients on and off the examination table.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Test Weights

• Written Exam:
  Pass/Fail
• Training &
  
  Experience:
  
  100%

FHC - Portland

2215 Portland Avenue

Louisville KY 40212

Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 9:00pm

Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Saturday: 8:00am - noon

Sunday:
Closed

FHC - East Broadway

834 East Broadway

Louisville KY 40204

Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 9:00pm

Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Saturday: 8:00am - 12:00pm

Sunday:
Closed

FHC - Phoenix (Healthcare for the Homeless)

712 E Muhammad Ali Blvd

Louisville KY 40202

Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm

Saturday - Sunday:
Closed

FHC - Iroquois

4100 Taylor Blvd

Louisville KY 40215

Monday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Tuesday: 8:00am - 8:30pm

Wednesday - Friday: 8:0am - 4:30pm

Saturday - Sunday:
Closed

FHC - Fairdale

1000 Neighborhood Place

Fairdale KY 40118

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Thursdays: 8:00am - 8:30pm

Saturday - Sunday:
Closed

FHC - Southwest

9702 Stonestreet Road, Suite 220

Louisville KY 40272

Monday - Wednesday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm

Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Saturday - Sunday:
Closed

FHC - Americana

4805 Southside Drive

Louisville KY 40214

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Saturday - Sunday:
Closed

Medical

Dental

Vision

Group Term Life

Supplemental Life

Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Sick Leave

Vacation

Holiday Pay

Bereavement Leave

Kentucky Retirement Systems

457 Deferred Comp

Tuition Assistance

01. Do you have a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky?

• Yes
• No

02. This job MAY require you to work at more than one of FHC's clinics, including during the same day. There are clinics at Portland, East Broadway, Fairdale, Iroquois, Phoenix (E. Muhammad Ali Blvd), Southwest Medical Center and Americana (Southside Drive). Transportation is not provided by FHC. Are you willing and able to work at FHC's multiple clinics?

• Yes
• No

03. This position may require you to work a varied work schedule, which may include evenings and Saturdays. Are you willing and available to do this?

• Yes
• No

04. This job requires moving and/or lifting more than 100 lbs when positioning patients, moving supplies, or assisting patients on and off the examination table. If hired, would you perform this task?

• Yes
• No

05. How did you hear about this position at Family Health Centers? If you heard about this position from an FHC employee, please list the name of the employee here.

• Required Question