RN or LPN

Position: Primary Care RN or LPN
Type: Full-Time
Location: Brighton, MA

Medix is looking for nurses to empower individuals and families to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by providing comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare tailored to their unique needs.

As a Staff Nurse, you will deliver direct, professional nursing care and education to Health Center patients, ensuring both continuity and quality of care. With a deep understanding of patient needs, you will collaborate closely with primary care providers and a multidisciplinary team to develop, assess, coordinate, and optimize personalized care plans.

Essential Functions:

• Function effectively and safely within the scope of practice of the Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse to strengthen the practice and provide patient-centered care, working to the top of license.

• Provide culturally sensitive, patient-centered care of the highest quality to patients of all backgrounds and income levels.

• Triage all calls and assist with walk-ins. When organizing care, set priorities based upon acuity.

• Maintain awareness of clinic flow and rearrange provider schedules to accommodate urgent care needs.

• Demonstrate knowledge of community resources and assist staff, patients, and families to effectively utilize them. Ensure effective coordination of care across the care continuum, including home care, outpatient clinics, emergency/urgent care, and hospital settings.

• Facilitate the advanced care planning process, assisting patients and families to consider options and goals for future healthcare decisions. Document advanced care goals in the EHR.

• Serve as a resource person to other members of the team around the care needs of patients and provide support to other members of the clinical and administrative team in an accessible, open manner.

• Delegate safely and effectively to support staff tasks that are within scope of practice.

• Communicate effectively and clearly with members of the care team regarding patient status and needs.

• Participate in the establishment and documentation of standard triage protocols, procedures, and patient education information, and present materials for review/approval by medical leadership.

• In conjunction with the nursing leadership, establish and document procedures for treatment room stocking and securing clinical supplies; ensure supplies are properly stored to enhance efficiency.

• Work collaboratively with other Health Center staff in meeting JCAHO and other regulatory and/or funding requirements.

• Perform other duties as required by Nurse Manager or designee.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Nursing preferred.
• Must have a Massachusetts nursing license (LPN or RN).
• Certification in CPR required.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills required.
• Must have a knowledge base including basic health teaching, family planning education, and how to care for common pediatric and adult illnesses.
• Must be willing to educate and mentor clinical support staff as needed.
• Must be willing to work one evening per week.
• Must have basic computer skills preferred or willingness to develop these skills.
• Must have willingness to support training needs for students and internships as requested.
• Experience with telephone assessment and crisis management preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills, particularly with people from diverse cultures, with the ability to understand the community, population, and patients we serve.
• Must have experience in diverse cultures, with strong commitment to promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and reducing inequities.
• Must have a strong passion to serve underserved populations in diverse settings.

At Medix, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others while working alongside a dedicated team of professionals. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work culture that values innovation and collaboration.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply today.

Job Type: Full time

Compensation: $30-44 (depending upon experience and license) + sign on bonus

Hours: Full time Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm; evening shift every 2 weeks (10:30am-7pm); Saturday shift every 2 months

Location: Brighton, MA

Start Date: ASAP

Benefits: In order to be eligible for health benefits, you must be employed for 30 days and must average 30 hours per week over your first four weeks on assignment. If you become eligible and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).

As a contract employee with Medix, you can choose to enroll in our Benefits Program during your eligibility period and enjoy:

401(k) Retirement Plan (After 6+ months of service, during a 401k enrollment period)

Medical, dental and vision plans with The American Worker, as well as three Major Medical Plan options!

Prescription Programs

Short Term Disability Insurance

Term Life Insurance Plan

Apply Today! #MedixEast