Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, USA
18 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN)
Squirrel Hill Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), is seeking a dedicated and professional Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. ​ The RN will be responsible for triaging patient phone calls and walk-in patients, conducting nurse’s visits, managing chronic disease programs, providing health education, and performing other RN duties as needed. ​ The ideal candidate will ensure the smooth flow of both people and information through the SHHC system and work collaboratively with all members of the SHHC Team to provide high-quality patient care. ​ Key Responsibilities: + Perform triage, answer questions, screen, and determine the need for immediate and future care for patients of all ages. ​ + Conduct in-person nurse’s visits, including patient intake, vital signs, and medication history collection. ​ + Collect specimens and perform laboratory testing as directed. ​ + Administer injections and document activities in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). ​ + Review lab results and refer abnormal results to Providers. ​ + Act as a liaison between patients, physicians/NPs/PAs, and other entities. ​ + Coordinate chronic disease programs and manage follow-up care. ​ + Answer incoming calls and gather information for direct notification of clinicians. ​ + Coordinate prescription refills, orders, and referrals. ​ + Support population health quality initiatives. ​ + Work with complementary SHHC teams to support patients and their care plans. ​ + Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA. ​ + Refer patients to the Care Navigation Team for necessary social services. ​ + Coordinate clinics and offsite prevention services as directed. ​ Core Competencies: ​ + Strong RN job skills, knowledge, and abilities. ​ + Excellent critical thinking, interpersonal, and communication skills. ​ + Proficiency in EHR, Microsoft Word, Teams, Outlook, and Excel. ​ + Ability to manage complex patients and situations, often using interpretation services and technology. ​ + Fluency in a second language is preferred. ​ Qualifications: + Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse. ​ + Licensure as a professional nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. ​ + BSN preferred. ​ + Excellent organizational skills and ability to deal effectively with the public. ​ + Ability to work in any SHHC location onsite or remotely as needed. ​ + Flexibility to accommodate occasional schedule changes for critical coverage. ​ + Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10, and CPT coding preferred. ​ + CPR certified. ​ + Commitment to serving populations consistent with SHHC’s mission. + All CDC recommended vaccinations, including annual Covid and Flu, required.           Competitive benefits offered! SHHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Powered by JazzHR
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