Rn (Registered Nurse) Jobs

CAN Community Health, one of the nation’s largest providers of HIV Services, has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Registered Nurse for our community healthcare clinic in Lake Worth, FL.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about serving the needs of individuals impacted by HIV and other infectious diseases. You will become part of our professional team that drives home our Company's Mission and Values. We offer a good quality of life with an excellent schedule, competitive pay with a bonus plan, premiere benefits package with a retirement plan with a generous company matching contribution. We have received recognition in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, & 2018 NPT's Best Non-Profit to Work for Award.

CAN is a Drug-Free Workplace. All potential hires will be required to take and clear a pre-employment drug screen upon job offer.

Covid vaccination is strongly encouraged (but not required) for all employees of CAN.

Salary: $75 K annually or higher based upon education level, background, and experience. Retention Bonus for Qualified Candidate.

You can find out more about us by visiting our website at www.cancommunityhealth.org. Apply Today!

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Date Prepared: 12/26/2022

Status: Exempt EEO: 2 - Professional

Statement of Purpose: RN (Registered Nurse)

Provides professional nursing care for patients and assesses their wellbeing. Works as part of a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient quality of life through competent nursing care following established standards and practices. Assists medical providers, clinical staff, and the Practice Administrator in the coordination of patient care.

Essential Functions: RN (Registered Nurse)

• Collaborates with clinic team members and sister organizations to coordinate patient services.
• Assists in all clinical areas and delegates tasks to LPNs/LVNs, MAs, Phlebotomists, and/or support staff while ensuring that these are completed effectively.
• Performs patient triage including the assessment of vital signs and measurement of anthropometric measures, history taking, and reviews patient chart to ensure all necessary documentation is present, current, and complete to facilitate physician visits.
• Coordinates services with other departments, partner organizations, and the community as needed.
• Maintains and stocks inventory of clinical supplies, medications (including samples), and vaccines, and completes the necessary logs per CAN policies and procedures.
• Performs venipuncture, obtains specimens, and processes these according to laboratory specific requirements.
• Continuously demonstrates clinical competency with nursing skills and safety procedures and utilizes universal precautions where appropriate.
• Performs care team intake procedures in collaboration with clinic team members to address patient needs.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods according to established protocols and procedures.
• Assists with quality assurance duties as assigned by Nurse Manager or Practice Administrator.
• Develops and fosters networking relationships with the community and support resources.
• Completes medication refills per medical provider’s order and in compliance with CAN Medication refill and EMR Policies.
• Participates and strives to achieve assigned Annual Performance Objectives as established by CAN leadership.
• Assists with referrals and coordinates services with other healthcare facilities, organizations, and federal and local programs.
• Documents all patient care in an accurate and timely manner, and ensures compliance with grant requirements (340B, HRSA, Ryan White).
• Triages patient phone calls and walk-ins and facilitates access to care to all patients in collaboration with medical provider, and clinical staff.
• Demonstrates courtesy, compassion, professionalism, and respect in all interpersonal relationships with CAN patients, clients, staff, and visitors.
• Utilizes resources and supplies in a cost-effective manner.
• Promotes and practices CAN Community Health Inc’s mission, vision, guiding principles, and values and follows its policies and procedures
• Continues professional training and education to advance knowledge and skills of HIV/AIDS, STIs and other topics related to the care of CAN mission patients.
• Maintains nursing licensure up-to-date and in compliance with state and regulatory requirements.
• Performs intravenous catheterization and administers intravenous fluids and medications per medical provider order.
• Performs nursing duties and responsibilities as part of the clinical team in the provision of nursing care to patients and their families.

Education/Professional: RN (Registered Nurse)

• Baccalaureate or Associate Degree in Nursing, graduate of an accredited school of nursing, currently licensed to practice in the state where clinic is located.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR) Certification

Experience: RN (Registered Nurse)

Minimum two years of professional nursing experience directly, clinic experience preferred.

Competencies: RN (Registered Nurse)

• Computer Skills – Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record. Possess the ability to learn and utilize computer software programs.
• Communication – Maintains strong interpersonal and communication skills while working with patients, visitors and clinical team.
• Time management – Ability to work effectively, be organized, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously and meet required deadlines.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Adaptability/Flexibility – Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.
• Teamwork – Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.
• Competent nursing skills – Ability to perform basic nursing skills safely and effectively.
• Confidentiality – Maintain patient, team member, and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations.
• Problem-solving/Decision Making– Ability to identify problems and make decisions under stressful situations.
• Customer Service Oriented – Friendly, cheerful, and helpful to patients and others. Ability to meet patients’ and others’ needs while following CAN policies and procedures.
• Interpersonal Skills – Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: RN (Registered Nurse)

• Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures.
• Knowledge of community health services and agencies
• Knowledge of HIV/STI/Hep C documentation protocols.
• Knowledge of local, federal, department, and OSHA/Stericycle rules, regulations, and mandates.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, medications, and accepted treatment practices.
• Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information.
• Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures.
• Understanding of health care technology, equipment, and supplies.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.

Skills: RN (Registered Nurse)

• Skill in time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing, and nursing care coordination.
• Skill in preparing/maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
• Skill in initiating appropriate crisis interventions and emergency response.
• Skill in patient triage in person, on the phone, or via telehealth.

Abilities: RN (Registered Nurse)

• Ability to communicate clearly in a professional manner.
• Able to work with all members of the interdisciplinary team in a team environment.
• Ability to apply principles of health promotion and disease prevention.
• Ability to read and interpret providers’ notes and medication orders.
• Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages, injections, intravenous infusions, and measure results.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Work Environment: RN (Registered Nurse)

This position requires the use of standard nursing equipment and supplies including medical equipment and devices such as vital signs monitors, pulse oximeters, glucose monitors, in-clinic testing analyzers, EKG machines, AED machines, and oxygen tanks. May involve use of patient assistive devices such as walkers, or wheelchairs. Also requires the use of a computer, and other standard office equipment such as telephones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Requirements: RN (Registered Nurse)

• Exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Involves sitting, walking, and standing for periods of time.
• Neat, professional appearance.
• Requires expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word, visual and auditory acuity.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: RN (Registered Nurse)

This position may require additional time above normal operating hours and on occasion weekend work.

Other Duties: RN (Registered Nurse)

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Responsible To: Practice Administrator and Nurse Manager

CAN is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.