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Primary Care Nurse- PRN

Western North Carolina Community Health Services

Asheville, North Carolina

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Advice, Administrative Skills, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Chronic Disease, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Best Practices, Clinical Competency, Communication Skills, Community Health, Diabetes, Disease Prevention and Control, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, English Language, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Injections, Learning Management System (LMS), Medical Records, Medications, Microsoft Office, Multilingual, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, People Management, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Records Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Spanish Language, Team Player, Telehealth, Telephone Triage, Wound Care
LOCATION
Asheville, North Carolina
POSTED
6 days ago
PRN- REGISTERED NURSE (RN)- Primary Care  
 
Are you passionate about advancing health equity and delivering patient-centered care to underserved communities? 
 
Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) provides patient-centered, team-based primary care to residents of Western North Carolina. We are looking for a PRN Registered Nurse to provide as needed coverage for 16 to 30 hours weekly. We anticipate the PRN RN would be needed September through December 2026. 
 
The Registered Nurse would provide patient care at our primary location, Minnie Jones Health Center, 257 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801 which is open 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday. 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Patient Care
The Registered Nurse delivers comprehensive, patient-centered care, in collaboration with the healthcare team, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic illness management. Key responsibilities include patient assessments, administering vaccinations and routine medications, managing chronic conditions, performing screenings, and patient education. The Registered Nurse assists with walk-in and phone triage.  
Key Responsibilities and Duties
  1. Clinical Assessments & Procedures: Conducting physical exams, measuring vital signs, wound care, ear syringing, and administering immunizations/injections, completing co-visits with medical providers
  2. Chronic Disease Management: Monitoring and managing conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and hypertension, including medication adjustments based on protocols, and counseling.
  3. Patient Education & Counseling: Providing guidance on healthy lifestyles, managing illnesses, and preventive health measures.
  4. Administrative & Coordination: Documenting medical histories, managing patient records, and coordinating care with other specialists.
  5. Triage: Providing over-the-phone and in person triage to assess patient needs
Miscellaneous 
  1. Participates and/or leads  quality improvement activities
  2. Maintain current knowledge of clinical best practices, guidelines, and evidence-based standards, and integrate them into daily nursing practice. 
Qualifications
  • Licensure: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina
  • Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or associate’s degree in nursing (ADN)
  • Skills: Strong communication, clinical assessment skills, proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR), and the ability to work in a team-based environment.
  • Certification: BLS /CPR Certified
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an outpatient setting.
  • Familiarity with role of FQHC in the community.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
Work/ Benefits
  • Free telehealth service for you and your household
  • No weekends, or holiday work required
CAREER GROWTH BENEFITS:
  • Monthly professional development opportunities
  • Relias Learning Management System (LMS)
Western North Carolina Community Health Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, services, programs or activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
Pay Range - Hourly $31.00 to $38.00 depending on experience, degree, and certification.

 

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