Registered Nurse

WILLIAM F RYAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CEN•New York, NY

12d•$53 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

Provide clinical nursing functions based on department needs, assist practitioners, and provide patient education and other nursing procedures in clinical areas in support of the mission and goals of Ryan Network. The position is based in an ambulatory primary care setting, where the work may involve unpredictable individual behaviors and exposure to acute and chronic infectious diseases that may be contagious. The listed duties are illustrative and may include other related assignments.

Requirements

Two years of experience in an ambulatory setting, such as an emergency room, clinic, or health center.
Strong organizational skills and ability to think clearly and work in a busy clinic.
Working experience with electronic medical records software.
Strong skills in MS Word and Outlook.
Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
Valid New York State RN license.
CPR and phlebotomy certification.
Professional, courteous, and respectful conduct when dealing with patients; ability to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served, if applicable; and commitment to exceeding patient expectations.
Ability to work well with others, contribute input to improve outcomes, ask for opinions and feedback, and provide feedback tactfully and respectfully.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Triage, discharge, interview, counsel, and teach patients in clinical areas; report and document clinical observations and findings in medical records.
Obtain vital signs, pain and education screens, and BMI; administer medications and treatments and fulfill practitioner orders, including immunizations, PPD, and inhalation treatments, according to nursing standards and Center protocols.
Perform procedures such as EKGs, hearing and vision tests, bone density tests, and blood glucose tests.
Assist providers with examinations and minor surgery, and participate in routine diagnostic and therapeutic testing and treatment as permitted by license.
Order medications, immunizations, and other supplies; maintain controlled-substance records and accurate accounting.
Process laboratory, referral, and x-ray requisition forms according to Center protocols and clinical guidelines, and retrieve laboratory and radiology reports for practitioners.
Maintain the emergency bag, oxygen tanks, and other clinical equipment according to Center protocols.
Follow up on abnormal laboratory results, urgent laboratory recalls, and missed appointments.
Clean, disinfect, sterilize, and maintain clinical equipment and medical instruments according to Center protocols.
Prepare and organize examination-room supplies, including the examination table, cabinets, instruments, and supplies for practitioner use.
Perform nursing duties in accordance with current National Patient Safety Goals and JAHCO standards.
Communicate with clinical, clerical, and managerial staff to provide continuity of patient care.
Practice accepted infection-control measures in accordance with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards and Center policies and procedures.
Attend Center meetings as required and assigned.
Report unusual occurrences or problems promptly to the Unit Manager.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.