Per Diem RN

Catholic Health•Merrick, NY

About The Position

This is a per diem Registered Nurse position providing safe, direct patient care in an ambulatory setting. The RN uses the nursing process, provides clinical leadership and serves as a resource to staff, and works as an integral member of the clinical team to deliver high-quality care. The role provides general nursing care in a physician’s office, within the full scope of the RN’s licensure and applicable New York State guidelines. The RN assesses and triages patients, plans and evaluates nursing care, implements physician orders, administers medications and vaccines, performs diagnostic and laboratory work, supports procedures, and documents care. The position also includes patient education and counseling, coordination with the healthcare team, quality-improvement activities, and support for clinical staff and practice operations.

Requirements

Diploma or degree from an accredited RN program.
Current New York State RN license.
Current BCLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Current ACLS certification where required.
At least two years of experience as an RN in a physician practice or ambulatory environment, or previous related experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for age-specific patient care, team collaboration, and analytical problem-solving.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and follow through.
Excellent time-management skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to function in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to work with an electronic health record, practice management, and scheduling systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Interview, observe, assess, and evaluate patients; plan, direct, and evaluate nursing care; and document care accurately and promptly.
Welcome and identify patients using two identifiers, escort them to exam rooms, and help direct patient flow efficiently.
Provide high-quality service and care to patients, customers, and team members; explain procedures and treatments to patients.
Implement physician orders and administer prescribed medications, treatments, and vaccines in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
Prepare equipment and assist physicians with examinations, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and pre- and post-procedural care.
Monitor patients’ comfort, safety, vital signs, conditions, and reactions; report significant findings or changes to the supervisor or physician and respond to life-saving situations according to applicable standards and protocols.
Initiate patient education plans, provide patient and family instruction, counsel patients on health-maintenance goals, and support self-management and patient engagement.
Perform laboratory procedures and diagnostic studies; collect, prepare, and process specimens; track and enter results; perform quality controls; and maintain accurate logs in accordance with applicable guidelines.
Follow infection-control and safety practices, including handwashing, aseptic techniques, use of protective barriers and personal protective equipment, and proper hazardous-material disposal; understand the RN’s role in emergencies and disasters.
Triage patients for vital signs, chief complaints, and visit purpose; review charts and relevant clinical history; and provide telephone triage and guidance when appropriate.
Obtain and report additional patient and diagnostic information, recognize abnormal findings or changes in condition, and evaluate patient responses against established goals.
Coordinate procedures, referrals, specialty services, and testing as needed; enter provider orders into the electronic record for provider review and signature.
Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and deliver interventions that support optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.
Participate in quality-improvement activities, quality performance reporting, HEDIS, GPRO, and other quality programs as needed.
Participate in staff meetings, team meetings, huddles, and in-service training; provide feedback and assist with orienting new staff.
Work alongside and assist medical assistants and licensed practical nurses; perform other duties as required, including MA and LPN job responsibilities.
Perform annual wellness visits (AWV).
Rotate among clinical services as needed.