Registered Nurse (Bronx)

Care For the Homeless • Bronx, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Care For the Homeless (CFH) is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to serving individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability in New York City. Since 1985, CFH has been a pioneer in integrating healthcare, shelter, and social services through an innovative model of care. With 16 community health centers and five shelters across the city, CFH provides comprehensive and compassionate support to improve health outcomes and foster stability. The organization is committed to upholding dignity, equity, and ensuring all New Yorkers have access to quality care and the opportunity for a healthy, stable life. CFH is currently seeking Registered Nurses to join its Health Center team.

Requirements

• Current NYS Registered Nurse licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Nice To Haves

• Minimum One (1) year experience preferred
• Experience in ambulatory care setting, emergency room, and/or Physician office, preferably
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Prior eClinicalWorks (eCW) experience

Responsibilities

• Completing patient intake/screening
• Providing prepared patient education
• Discharging patients
• Retrieve laboratory and radiology reports for the medical or behavioral health practitioners to review
• Obtain and accurately document the patient’s family and social history, vital signs (i.e. blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and pain), height, weight, oxygen saturation, and body mass index (BMI)
• Perform basic audio and visual screening
• Administer vaccines, medications, or treatments and fulfill specific orders as indicated by the Practitioner (i.e. intramuscular, etc.)
• Perform point of care testing (i.e. urinalysis, rapid strep, rapid flu test, INR, phlebotomy, urine pregnancy test, and glucose testing)
• Remove sutures or staples under the supervision of a physician or other appropriately licensed person, provide that the patient is evaluated, at a minimum, immediately before the procedure by an appropriately licensed professional
• Assist Practitioner with examinations and procedures
• Prepare and organize exam room supplies
• Prepare the exam table, ensure supplies are not expired and are maintained in an organized manner in the cabinets, ensure all necessary equipment and supplies are readily available for the Practitioner's use
• Maintain emergency bags, oxygen tanks, refrigerator logs, and other clinical equipment per CFH protocols
• Maintain supply inventory, order medications, immunizations, and other supplies
• Maintain accurate count and records of controlled substances
• Clean, disinfect and pack instruments for sterilization, maintain instrument sterilization logs
• Perform duties in accordance with Department of Health (DOH) guidelines and practice accepted infection control measures in accordance with OSHA blood-borne pathogens standards, National Patient Safety Goals, and the organization's policies and procedures
• Perform clerical functions, including but not limited to: patient registration, appointment check-in/check-out, appointment scheduling, verifying insurance, updating PCP, applying sliding fee as appropriate, answering the telephone, relaying messages, assisting Practitioner with completing medical forms, and scan documents into the patient's EMR

Benefits

• A supportive environment with a strong focus on work–life balance (Monday - Friday business hours, PTO, 12 Holidays)
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including employer paid life insurance & reduced gym benefits
• Voluntary Benefits: Aflac -Whole Life Insurance, Pet insurance, etc...
• 403b Annuity Plan
• Plum Benefits Employee Assistance Program
• Sign-on Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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