Registered Nurse/Care Manager- Peekskill- Full time
About The Position
Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join its busy team at our Peekskill site. A Registered Nurse renders professional nursing care to patients, within an assigned unit or authorized community health center site, in support of medical care as directed by the medical staff and pursuant to the objectives and policies of the Sun River Community Health. In addition, this position will perform duties assigned on as needed basis.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree
- 1 - 4 years of experience
- Registered Nurse - NYS
- CPR Certification
- Infection Control Certification
Responsibilities
- Interviews patients for health history, including history of current complaint, and past and present use of medication utilizing patient identifies; document patient charts (must be time stamped and/or initialed).
- Maintains patient medical record and charts the following: nursing observation; vital signs; reactions to test, i.e., PPD results, in-house testing, and other pertinent information.
- Prepares equipment and assists physician during treatments and examinations of patients.
- Initiates follow-up, as necessary. Instruct patients on healthcare issues, as indicated by physician, diagnosis and/or inquiries by patient.
- Assesses and triages patients as they present, either by telephone or in person.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and provide appropriate care.
- Attends mandated training and keeps up to date on all nursing procedures including relevant procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
