Urgent Care Registered Nurse

Job Summary

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Urgent Care Registered Nurse is a vital member of the Urgent Care team, serving as both a clinical collaborator in patient care decisions and a leader in managing patient flow and volume. In this role, the nurse enhances patient care through telephone and in-person triage, leadership of medical response situations, and implementation of nursing interventions such as medication administration, wound care, and splinting.

This position is well suited for an individual who values teamwork while maintaining a high degree of clinical autonomy. Our collaborative environment fosters mutual respect among providers, nurses, and support staff, with nursing playing a key role in daily operations and patient outcomes. Nurses in this role have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individual patients while serving a diverse community, including many underserved populations.

Our medical response workflow utilizes a nurse-driven triage model to rapidly assess patients with higher-acuity medical concerns and determine the most appropriate level of care. The Urgent Care Registered Nurse leads this process by directing patient flow, coordinating team-based care when needed, facilitating prompt evaluation within the Urgent Care setting, or initiating transfer to the emergency department for patients experiencing life-threatening conditions. This critical role ensures patients receive timely, appropriate, and effective care based on their clinical needs.

WHO WE ARE

South Boston Community Health Center provides accessible, high-quality care to all patients, regardless of status or ability to pay. We emphasize primary and preventive care and work to meet the healthcare needs of the community with respect, compassion, and clinical expertise.

Our work is guided by respect, commitment, diversity, competence, education, research, and cost-effectiveness. The Registration team supports this mission by helping each patient begin their visit with accurate information, clear communication, and attentive service.

WORK STYLE & STATUS

This is a full-time, exempt, on-site position, primarily at the 409 West Broadway site, with occasional coverage at the 505 Congress St site. The Urgent Care Registered Nurse works in a busy community health center environment and interacts frequently with patients, families, visitors, clinical teams, and administrative staff.

The schedule may include daytime and evening hours and rotating Saturday coverage based on nursing needs. Team members must be able to work at assigned SBCHC locations and assist with coverage as needed. Reliable and punctual attendance is essential. The registered nurse will be the sole nurse in the urgent care department for the majority of the shift.