Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Primary Care
Location: South Yarmouth, MA
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day Shift | 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Schedule: Tuesday–Friday | 10 hours per day | 40 hours per week | No weekends or holidays
Local Candidates Required: No
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate
Travel: $42 – $47/hr
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide clinical support in a primary care practice, assist with patient assessments and procedures, coordinate care, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
Ability to perform nursing assessments, obtain and document vital signs, support clinical procedures, and coordinate patient care.
Experience using electronic medical or health record systems (EMR/EHR) and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Proficiency with standard office technology, Microsoft Office, and electronic health record systems.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Strong time management, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to provide patient-centered care while maintaining patient safety, confidentiality, and professional standards.
Ability to triage telephone calls and walk-in patients according to established protocols.
Ability to collaborate effectively with clinicians, administrative staff, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Willingness to float to other Medical Affiliates of Cape Cod practices when required.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of clinical experience.
Responsibilities
Provide clinical care and support to office patients under the direction of a clinician or department supervisor.
Assist with patient assessments and coordinate care according to established clinical protocols.
Manage clinician schedules and patient flow to promote efficient operations.
Greet patients, escort them to examination rooms, and support a positive patient experience.
Obtain and document vital signs, including height, weight, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation as indicated.
Enter clinical information accurately and promptly into the electronic health record.
Perform medication reconciliation and maintain accurate patient records.
Assist clinicians with examinations, procedures, and diagnostic testing, including EKGs, dressing changes, spirometry, and Holter monitoring, as applicable.
Verify and implement clinician orders within the RN's scope of practice and established protocols.
Administer routine injections under appropriate physician supervision and delegation.
Document medications, procedures, and clinical interventions accurately and promptly.
Prepare examination rooms and maintain medical supplies, equipment, and inventory.
Provide patient and family education tailored to individual needs, cultural backgrounds, language preferences, and health literacy.
Answer telephone calls, communicate relevant information to clinicians, and triage calls according to established protocols.
Triage walk-in patients and coordinate care when clinicians are not immediately available.
Keep patients informed about appointment status, delays, preparation requirements, and testing instructions.
Address patient concerns and advocate for patients when appropriate.
Collaborate with clinicians and support staff to promote continuity of care and safe transitions.
Assist with administrative duties, including appointment scheduling, patient registration, scanning records, preparing documentation, answering phones, taking messages, and faxing.
Participate in departmental meetings, training, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development activities.
Maintain patient rights, confidentiality, and compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
Maintain clinical competencies and knowledge of community resources and the healthcare system.
Float to other practices when required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.