Registered Nurse

New Hire Bonuses: You can receive up to a $2,000 bonus ($1,000 after 90 days, $1,000 after 6 months)

Why PCC Community Wellness?

• Who We Are: PCC is a Federally Qualified Health Center healthcare organization providing comprehensive healthcare and support services to the west side communities of Chicago and the near west suburbs.

• Our Mission: The Mission of the PCC Community Wellness Center is to improve health outcomes for the medically underserved community through the provision of high quality, affordable and accessible primary health care and support services. We are committed to serving the needs of all genders and children in all lifecycles, while we continue to specialize in the delivery of comprehensive maternal and child health services to address this unmet need in our community.

• We are committed to a Culture of Health in which all individuals and families have equal access opportunities and resources that support choices that lead to the healthiest lives possible.

• Training and Mentoring healthcare professionals to serve the unique needs of the community

How you will make an Impact:

Job Summary: Provides quality patient centered care that is consistent with the mission and vision of PCC.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Triages emergency and non-emergency phone calls and walk-inpatients providing appropriate direction. Documents according to PCCs clinic policy and procedures.
• Directs patient flow. Assists other staff in need of assistance to maintain patient flow.
• Assists providers with treatments and procedures as directed.
• Assesses the patient's condition and learning needs in regards to health care.
• Utilizes teach back method to provide necessary patient education.
• Performs and documents basic patient history, treatments, and administered medications appropriately.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as directed by the provider following PCC policies and procedures.
• May obtain vital signs and perform routine functions to prepare patients for examinations or procedures.
• Maintains accurate EMR and reports to the provider any pertinent information regarding patients condition and care.
• May perform laboratory and diagnostic tests as necessary.
• Reviews patients records and other pertinent information, takes appropriate action.
• Keeps providers informed of changes in assignments or patient flow that will affect working conditions.
• Performs laboratory and diagnostic tests as ordered by the provider.
• Ensures work area is stocked with necessary supplies and materials.
• Performs and records waived testing competency.
• Assesses emergency equipment in operational mode at all times; reports any equipment not functioning.
• Cooperates with other health care personnel to coordinate patient care and establish mutual goals.
• Notifies patient by telephone or certified mail of any abnormal test results as directed by provider.
• Assists clinical staff with the orientation of new staff.
• Assesses educational needs of clinical staff, provides additional training as needed.
• Initiates and pursues own plan for continued professional growth.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Complies with PCC policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Functions as a resource for all clinical and non-clinical support staff.
• Maintains a neat and orderly clinic work area.
• Complies with PCC customer service guidelines and protocols.
• Drive continual quality improvement through participation in organizational quality improvement efforts that may include but are not limited to patient satisfaction, clinical and operational quality improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience/Training:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Constantly communicates with patients, families, and other healthcare providers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• 2 3 years clinical experience preferred.
• 2 - 3 years EMR experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office Business Applications to include: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Certifications/Licenses:
• Current and valid State of Illinois nurses license.
• Current and valid CPR card.
• Physical Demands:
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to move around the clinic site 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer, computer printer, copy machine, and telephone.
• Occasionally positions self to maintain exertion of physical strength to move objects of 10 pounds from one level to another.
• Ability to move as needed to perform necessary nursing skills such as wound care, injections, and other procedures.
• Must be able to transport from one site to another.
• Must be able to cover other shifts as necessary.

Other Skills:

• Ability to read and write proficiently using the English language
• Constantly communicates with other healthcare providers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Follow through responsibility and use good judgment.
• Maintain professionalism under stressful situations
• Self-motivated ad directed with the ability to prioritize and work efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written communication.
• Detailed oriented with the ability to work with minimal/ no supervision.
• Willingness to be part of a team-unit and cooperate in the accomplishment of departmental goals and objectives.
• Effective and creative problem solving