Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

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 : ​

Qualifications :

SHHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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