Nursing Position

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.

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. P...