Registered Nurse
About The Position
Provide clinical nursing functions based on department needs, assisting practitioners and providing patient education and other nursing procedures in support of the mission and goals of Ryan Network. The role provides nursing care in clinical areas, supports practitioners with examinations and treatments, and contributes to continuity of patient care. Work is primarily in an ambulatory primary care setting, which may involve unpredictable behavior and exposure to acute and chronic infectious diseases that may be contagious. The position includes a 180-actual-workday probationary period. Duties may include other assigned work.
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 certification.
- Phlebotomy certification.
- Professional, courteous, and respectful approach when dealing with patients; knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served, if applicable; commitment to exceeding patient expectations.
- Works well with others, contributes input to improve outcomes, solicits opinions and feedback, and provides feedback tactfully and respectfully.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Triage, discharge, interview, counsel, and teach patients in clinical areas; 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 clinical procedures including EKGs, hearing and vision tests, bone density testing, and blood glucose testing.
- Assist providers with examinations and minor surgery, and participate in routine diagnostic and therapeutic testing and treatment within the scope of the nursing 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 lab recalls, and missed appointments.
- Clean, disinfect, sterilize, and maintain clinical equipment and medical instruments according to Center protocols.
- Prepare and organize examination-room supplies, tables, instruments, and materials 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 ensure continuity of patient care.
- Follow 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 to the Unit Manager in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
