Registered Nurse - Primary Care

Ellis Medicine • Schenectady, NY

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Professional Nurse cares for patients by diagnosing and treating actual or potential health problems in the ambulatory setting without discrimination to age or gender through implementation of the nursing process. Coordinates care of other disciplines, delegates tasks to other nursing staff members, supervises care and evaluates results. Maintains competence in clinical practice and assists in the development of nursing practice standards through participation in professional committees and organizations.

Requirements

• A license to practice in New York State.
• Completion of a variable orientation, duration of 4–6 weeks.

Nice To Haves

• Ambulatory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• The RN will complete a patient/family assessment using subjective and objective data sources.
• Develop a NCP based on patient assessment. Particular attention is given to developmental stages of the patient/family.
• Deliver a patient care-based Nursing Care Plan.
• Evaluate patient care.
• Effectively communicate the patient's plan of care to all members of the health care team.
• Provide patient education focusing on wellness health maintenance and restoration.
• Assume responsibility for education and self-development.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures as outlined in the Exposure Control Manual regarding universal precautions, blood-borne pathogen, disposal of needles, syringes and sharps, cleanup procedures for blood and bold fluid spills, storage, handling and disposal of medical waste.
• Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment is utilized when performing a task or responsibility associated with this position, which represents a potential occupational risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Appropriate PPE's shall include but not be limited to gloves, gown, goggles, laboratory coat, face shields or masks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable Health, Dental and Vision insurance that starts DAY ONE
• Generous paid time off to support a work-life balance, including 6 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Retirement plan in the form of a 401(3b) with company match after longevity
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account—allowing you to set aside pretax dollars to better care for your health and the health of your loved ones
• Free yearlong unlimited CDTA Navigator Pass, including Free CDTA bike share program
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level