Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse – Outer Cape Health Services

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Base pay: $33.00/hr – $46.00/hr (actual pay based on skills and experience, discuss with recruiter).

Joining Outer Cape Health Services isn’t just a new role; it’s a mission to safeguard and nurture community health resources. We build a vibrant, inclusive workplace where every team member is valued and recognized for their unique contributions.

Our mission is to provide a full range of primary health care and supportive social services that promote the health and well‑being of all who live in or visit the ten outermost towns of Cape Cod. OCHS now cares for more than 18,000 patients annually and offers care regardless of ability to pay. Founded in 1987, OCHS holds itself to the highest standards as a Patient‑Centered Medical Home.

Teamwork, integrity, technology adoption, and patient‑centeredness guide our service delivery.

The Registered Nurse at OCHS provides direct patient care based on the nursing process, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve patient outcomes.

• Patient Assessment and Triage
  • Conduct intake on walk‑ins to identify urgent care needs.
  • Assist in triaging patient telephone calls.
  • Prioritize patient needs by severity.
• Care Coordination
  • Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals to develop and implement care plans.
  • Assist with referrals and follow‑up appointments.
  • Ensure smooth transitions between settings.
• Patient Education and Advocacy
  • Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and preventive measures.
  • Address patient concerns and explain procedures.
  • Teach proper use of medical equipment and nursing care regimens.
• Medication and Immunization Management
  • Educate patients on proper medication use and adherence.
• Documentation and Record Keeping
  • Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation.
  • Document all care and changes in patient condition.
• Clinical Interventions and Procedures
  • Implement orders for EKGs, dressing changes, suture removal, ear lavages, splinting, injections, IV insertion, and IV infusions under clinician direction.
  • Obtain specimens and perform or request lab tests.
• Promotion and Disease Prevention
  • Participate in population health initiatives and screenings.
  • Provide counseling on lifestyle changes and chronic disease management.
• Quality Improvement and Safety
  • Participate in quality improvement projects to enhance outcomes and processes.
• Support and Supervision
  • Mentor and support nursing staff and the healthcare team.
  • May be required to pick up Saturday shifts for clinic coverage.
• Crisis Management
  • Respond to medical emergencies and provide critical care support.
  • Participate in disaster preparedness and response activities.

• Associate of Science in Nursing (AS‑N) from an accredited school; BSN preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Massachusetts State Board of Registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 1 year professional nursing experience preferred (e.g., ED, urgent care, ambulatory/primary care).
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education.

Outer Cape Health Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all our programs and decisions. Discrimination on the basis of any protected class is a violation of our policy and the law. Equal opportunity applies to all employment aspects, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, compensation, and training.

In accordance with Massachusetts law, this position’s salary range is $33.00 – $46.00 per hour.

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Full‑time

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