PRIMARY CARE NURSE I (FHC)

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WORK

Under general supervision performs nursing work.
Responsible for providing nursing care and accurate health information to clients in a primary care center under the auspices of the Family Health Centers (FHC).
Assesses patient and family health care needs, counsels patients and families, and participates in developing and implementing care plans.
Instructs patients and families in health education and disease prevention.

EXAMPLES OF THE WORK (These statements are intended to be illustrations of the work of this class).

Assesses patient complaints via telephone and in person and recommends appropriate action according to prescribed protocol.
Performs nursing assessments and develops health care plans for patients.
Counsels patients regarding health status, risks, recommended actions and community resources.
Provides individual and group health education instruction and information.
Handles all abnormal and normal lab test results according to protocol.
Provides appropriate patient care based on age appropriate growth and development principles.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
Writes reports and policies and procedures in areas of expertise as assigned by Nursing Supervisor and Director of Nursing.
Mentors and acts as resource for health services students and department personnel.
Administers medications, injections, immunizations, venipuncture and treatments as ordered by provider or delegates same per protocol.
Documents patient history and assesses chief complaints.
Reviews charts and makes entries.
Assists providers with exams and procedures.
Prepares patient and room for appropriate examination procedures.
Assists other nursing staff personnel when appropriate.
Ensures a clean, well stocked and safe work area.
Keeps medication stocked and safe work area.
Orders and distributes supplies.
Adheres to standard precautions.
Travels between satellite clinics.
Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from a two year nursing school approved by the National League of Nursing.
Possession of a current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Kentucky.  -OR-  Possession of a work permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Kentucky by endorsement.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must obtain CPR certification by the end of the probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment with FHC.
Must be able to provide own transportation.
Must wear protective equipment as mandated by OSHA.
Must be vaccinated for Hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunization, or have signed a declination form within 10 days of initial assignment.
Must work varied work schedule.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Moves and/or lifts more than 100 lbs. when positioning patients or when assisting patients on and off the examination table.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Test Weights
Written Exam: Pass/Fail
Training & Experience: 100%

Please note that Training & Experience scores are based on the relevant (as determined by the hiring agency and Civil Service) training and experience, as listed on your application and/or resume, as submitted here.  Any information that is unclear or that is not listed on your application and/or resume will not be considered in the calculation of the Training & Experience score.  This also means that you should list your employment dates, including the month and year (i.e., 02/2010 to 08/2015) of employment, as well as the number of hours worked per week. 

CLINIC LOCATIONS AND HOURS:
www.fhclouisville.org

FHC - Portland
2215 Portland Avenue
Louisville KY 40212
(502) 774-8631
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 9:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday: 8:00am - noon
Sunday: Closed

FHC - East Broadway
834 East Broadway
Louisville KY 40204
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 9:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday: 8:00 - 12:00pm
Sunday: Closed

FHC - Phoenix (Healthcare for the Homeless)
712 E Muhammad Ali Blvd
Louisville KY 40202
Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

FHC - Iroquois
4100 Taylor Blvd
Louisville KY 40215
Monday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 8:30pm
Wednesday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

FHC - Fairdale
1000 Neighborhood Place
Fairdale KY 40118
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursdays: 8:00am - 8:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

FHC - Southwest
9702 Stonestreet Road, Suite 220
Louisville KY 40272
Monday - Wednesday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

FHC - Americana
4805 Southside Drive
Louisville KY 40214
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Salary : $23