Be a part of driving healthy change in our communities

About the Position

The Registered Nurse at Legacy Community Health will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management in an outpatient clinic setting.This will include perform selected nursing and administrative duties to assist physicians and other providers as part of the clinical care team. As the Clinic Nurse, you will conduct pre-visit planning, prepare patients for examination and treatment, and other nursing duties as needed.

Location: Legacy Community Health - Southwest Clinic
Address:  6441 High Star Dr, Houston, TX 77074

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondences to determine needed services
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment by escorting them from the waiting area to the exam room and take histories and vital signs in addition to preparing, cleaning and maintaining exam and treatment rooms
• Give injections and draw blood, assist with EKGs, OB/GYN exams, and office procedures as needed and provide other patient care services as directed by physicians or providers
• Maintain sample medication records, administer medication upon physician or provider order, and respond to medication requests per practice protocol
• Triage and respond to patient communications

About Legacy Community Health

Legacy Community Health is a premium, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive care to community members regardless of their ability to pay. Our goal is to treat the entire patient while improving their overall wellness and quality of life, in addition to providing free pregnancy tests, HIV/AIDS screening. At Legacy, we empower patients to lead better lives by promoting healthy behaviors and offering resources such as literacy classes, family planning services, and nutrition and weight management information. 

Our roots began in 1981 as the Montrose Clinic, with specialization in HIV education, testing, and treatment. Since then, the agency has expanded to 10 clinics in Houston, one in Baytown, two in Beaumont, and one in Deer Park with extensive services that include: Adult primary care, HIV/AIDS care, pediatrics, OB/GYN and maternity, dental, vision and behavioral health. We also service students within KIPP and YES Prep schools. Legacy is committed to driving healthy change in our communities.

Requirements

• Unrestricted Texas RN license or valid compact state licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• CPR & AED Certified
• 1 year of relevant experience
• Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Subsidized gym membership
• 24-hour travel assistance
• Paid Time Off 
• PTO Exchange Program
• Company holidays (9 days + 1 floating day)
• Bereavement Leave
• And more

Legacy Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.

Apply today.

Our short application process takes less than 3 minutes on your phone, tablet or computer.