Registered Nurse - Pediatrics (Bilingual English/Spanish)
About The Position
We are seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our Pediatrics department at Urban Health Plan which is stationed at our El Nuevo San Juan Health Center in the Bronx, NY. At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, 50 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Associates Degree in Nursing is required.
- NYS Registered Professional Nurse, required.
- Passion for supporting children and families is essential.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
- Excellent communication skills, compassion, empathy, and team-driven attributes are essential.
- Knowledge/training in electronic health records and Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
- Triage patients and assists patients with their needs based on acuity.
- Reviews patient's health status and conditions.
- Provides quality nursing care and medication administration.
- Administers immunizations/vaccines to specified patients.
- Monitors patient reactions and side-effects.
- Assists care team with pre-visit planning for high-risk patients.
- Ensures implementation of plans of care.
- Behaves as a role-model and resource of nursing guidance to medical assistants that are part of the team.
- Assists with prepping patients as needed and providing patient education.
- Assists providers during examinations and treatments.
- Ensures proper sterilization procedures using germicides, sterilizers, or autoclave.
- Ensures departmental adherence to clinical policies and procedures.
- Maintains health records by documenting patient contact and updating patient profile.
- Implements standing orders.
- Checks equipment, logs, and medical kits.
- Assists with ordering medical supplies, medications, and vaccines.
Benefits
- Fully funded Health Insurance for you
- 73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family
- Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Savings (including 3% annual employer contribution)
- Comprehensive time off including 4 weeks' vacation, 6 personal days, Sick time, 11 paid holidays (plus your birthday!)
- Flex Spending Accounts (Health Care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits)
- Entertainment Discount Programs
- Employee Assistant Program
- Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) and NursingCorps
- Fitness Discounts and Perks through our medical plan.
- $50,000 term life Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
