Registered Nurse
Wood River Health is now hiring a full time, Registered Nurse to partner with our primary care team! Registered Nurses at Wood River Health work as part of the care team supporting providers with direct patient care activities such as assisting with procedures, performing point of care tests, and obtaining data using equipment i.e., EKG. Registered Nurses are tasked with overseeing, supporting, and delegating care given to patients. Promotes health through education, collaboration, and outreach activities. Utilizes nursing process, provides physiological and psychological support to patients. Participates in professional development by attending programs, workshops, in-services both internal and external, as well as department meetings.
Not only do we offer a great work environment, our benefits are fantastic! Packages include a generous paid time off program, health insurance, flexible spending account, life insurance, 403(b), work/life balance, tuition assistance, and much more!
Registered Nurse essential duties include, but are not limited to:
- Knowledge and Navigation experience with EHR; using the 4 point check, preferred.
- Must be able to prioritize and complete information requested in a timely fashion.
- Medication administration.
- Preparation of Vaccine and administration, required.
- Knowledge of pediatric immunizations, preferred.
- Communicate with the patient's provider on an ongoing basis.
- Secure guidance or help as needed with department manager and support staff.
- Educate patients regarding treatment procedures, medications, or physicians' instructions to patients.
- Telephone and walk-in triage of patients.
- In collaboration with the Finance Department, conduct 340b Drug Pricing Program self-audits to ensure program integrity and compliance in the following areas: provider eligibility, site eligibility, patient eligibility, payer status, scope of service and inventory management.
- Participate in professional development by attending programs workshops, in-services, assigned committees, department and staff meetings.
- Maintain strict confidentiality in all matters
- Operate within the scope of the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act to safeguard the privacy of protected patient health information
- Enliven and support the mission, vision, and values of WRHS
- Adhere to organizational policies and procedures
- Adhere to the WRHS Compliance Program Standards
- Performing other duties as assigned to meet business needs
Education & Experience
- Graduate of accredited nursing program, BSN preferred
- One to two years related experience, preferred
- Electronic Medical Records experience, preferred
- Current RI license and current BLS, required
- Experience working in a community health center, preferred
- Ability to effectively use MS Office Suite, Internet, and email
- Cultural sensitivity necessary to work with a diverse patient and staff population
Licensure & Certification
- Full, unrestricted, Registered Nurse license in the State of Rhode Island
- Additional and ongoing care management training and certification is expected as part of licensure maintenance
- CPR Certification, preferred
Wood River Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal law.