Provide direct patient care and supervise nursing/clinical staff (including Lab. Assistant) in the provision of quality patient care. Assist with the planning, development, and implementation of policies, protocols and systems to ensure efficient operation of all clinical aspects. Manage day-to-day operation of the clinic. Participate in recruitment, hiring process, and performance evaluation of the clinical staff.Oversee rotating schedule among nurses for daily coverage of triage functions that include incoming calls from patients, hospitals, external physicians, nursing homes, etc., and walk-in patients.
Verify providers’ schedules in advance with Administrative Coordinator to ensure adequate clinical staffing coverage. Schedule new hire and department training for new clinical staff/nursing and student interns.Coordinate in-service education for clinic support staff and providers in collaboration with Program Director.Facilitate the resolution of staff grievances/complaints, following Lowell CHC guidelines and policies where required.Work collaboratively with Program Director, medical providers and other departments to ensure that the goals of the Health Center are accomplished.
At least three to five years clinical nursing experience in an ambulatory care setting or outpatient setting is desirable, with a focus on family practice. At least one-year managerial experience in a healthcare facility required with two years preferred. Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a current Massachusetts RN license.
Certification in ambulatory care nursing desirable. Computer skills and knowledge of computer applications and programs are required. Possess the ability to understand Southeast Asain culture, health belief and practice is desirable. Bilingual in English/Khmer preferred.
Lowell Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are proud not only of being one of Lowell's largest primary care providers, but of our history serving the community. For over 40 years, Lowell Community Health Center has been offering quality, caring, and culturally appropriate health care services to the people of Greater Lowell, Massachusetts.
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Based in the heart of downtown Lowell, Lowell Community Health Center is currently seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurses in the following clinical areas: ADULT, PEDIATRICS and FAMILY MEDICINE. Apply Here to submit a general application: https://www.vscyberhosting2.com/lowell/ With over 400 employees, the Health Center has expanded and relocated to a new state-of-the-art facility as of December 2012. The Health Center is a diverse, community-based health care organization. Lowell Community Health Center programs have been recognized as national models. The Health Center was also named one of the top five health centers in the nation for excellence in cultural competency. The Health Center's employees speak 28 different languages and over 80 staff are trained in medical interpreting. Patients trust Lowell Community Health Center. Every year, we touch the lives of nearly 50,000 people – or almost half the population of the City of Lowell. More than 90% of Lowell CHC patients are low income, and 46% are best served in a language other than English. Since opening our new comprehensive facility in a renovated mill on Jackson Street in 2012, more than 9,000 additional patients have turned to Lowell CHC for a full range of primary care, including OB-GYN and behavioral health services for adults and children, with over 176,000 visits in 2014. We also have a Pharmacy serving health center patients and others in the community