Health Center RN - Canaan, VT

Job description

Be part of something new! We are seeking an experienced, full-time Registered Nurse to help launch our new clinic in Canaan, Vermont and play a key role in building a strong foundation for patient care. This opportunity is ideal for a confident, motivated RN who brings sound clinical judgment, initiative, and a collaborative approach to supporting a new practice. This position is anticipated to begin in February 2027.
Job Summary:
The Health Center RN provides comprehensive primary care to diverse patient populations. They offer a range of services, including preventative care, chronic disease management, and health education, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered care. Their responsibilities include patient assessment, care coordination, medication administration, and health education, all within a collaborative team environment.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
A. PATIENT CARE
• Triage
• Screen patient telephone calls for providers.
• Perform clinical assessments, utilizing knowledge of disease process and treatment.
• Assist office staff in triaging call-in and walk-in appointments.
• Coordinate with office staff in monitoring and adjusting scheduling and workload of providers to insure the smooth flow of patients.
• When requested by Nurse Manager, carryout standing orders for medication refills, ordering tests, and routine health maintenance services per Health Center protocols.
• Intake
• Interview patients for health history and clinical information updates.
• Conduct nursing assessments and preliminary patient work-ups.
• Take patient vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, etc.).
• Treatment and Procedures
• Apply and change dressings/bandages.
• Administer IM, SQ, intradermal, and inhaled medications and vaccines.
• Administer allergy injections, as per local site protocols.
• Perform catheterization per provider orders and within the scope of health center protocols.
• Conduct vision screening.
• Conduct audiometry screening.
• Perform EKG’s (if provided on site).
• Assist in suturing procedures.
• Other procedures as per health center protocols, for example starting IV’s, and responding to Code Blue/defib needs.
• Health Education/Teaching
• Instruct patients about treatment regimens (medication, diet, activity, etc.).
• Provide education and instruction on issues of health maintenance.
• Participate in the development and implementation of community health education initiatives (screening clinics, public information forums, etc.).

B. LABORATORY
• Testing
• Perform laboratory tests as per health center protocols.
• Record tests and results in appropriate EMR.
• Phlebotomy
• Draw and prepare specimens for in-house or outside laboratory testing.

C. PHARMACEUTICALS
• Dispensing
• Dispense pharmaceuticals as per provider orders and in accordance with health center, NCHC, Vermont, and Federal guidelines.
• Monitor inventory levels and outdates of on-site pharmaceutical supplies.

D. RECORDS
• Medical Records
• Document nursing activities and relevant patient care information in medical records as per health center protocols.
• Tracking Systems
• Record and maintain records and statistics (e.g. immunizations, perinatal data, etc.) as per protocols or request.

E. INFECTION CONTROL
• Instrument Sterilization
• Clean and sterilize instruments.
• General office infection control.

F. QUALITY ASSURANCE
• Participate in the development, implementation, audit, and continuous evaluation and improvement of protocols, services and programs provided by the health center.

G. OTHER
• It is expected that you will meet the productivity standards that are set forth by your Supervisor and/or NCHC Division protocols.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Position Qualifications:
• Graduate of an accredited RN program
• Licensed in the State of Vermont
• Provider-level CPR/BLS required
• ACLS and PALS required at some sites
• Minimum one-year experience in a community health center, medical office, or similar setting
• Familiarity with public health and community health issues
• Knowledge of disease processes and treatments
• Knowledge of medications and their effects/side effects
• Effective communication skills with patients of all ages
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Skilled in multitasking and managing priorities
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Able to perform basic medical office lab tests
• Proficient in written and verbal communication
• Computer proficiency, including email, spreadsheets, word processing, and EMRs
• High level of confidentiality required
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk for extended periods
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required
• Exposure to bodily fluids and communicable diseases expected
• Must be able to work under stress and in emergency situations during irregular hours