RN (Part-Time) - Women's Health

Hudson Headwaters Health Network•City of Glens Falls, NY

About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers age-appropriate, population-specific patient care using the nursing process of assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role supports the organization’s mission and vision while embracing its Core Values of Quality, Appreciation, Creativity, and Sustainability. The nurse provides direct and indirect patient care, supports care coordination and patient education, responds to calls and walk-in patients, and contributes to quality improvement, compliance, staff development, and daily health center operations. The position is part-time, proposed at 32 hours per week, with shifts that vary according to the Health Center’s operating hours. The pay rate is $37.46 per hour.

Requirements

Unrestricted current RN license to practice nursing in New York State.
A.A.S. degree or higher from an accredited nursing college.
Ability to travel throughout the Network.
Current BLS certification.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications and electronic medical records.
Self-directed, detail-oriented, and motivated, with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of Registered Nurse clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a resource for nursing standards, competencies, policies, and procedures.
Collaborate with staff and other departments to develop strategies that continuously improve quality of care and the patient experience.
Use data to meet care coordination needs across settings in conjunction with patients, families, and other members of the care team.
Provide safe, ethical, patient- and family-centered, culturally congruent, evidence-based direct and indirect care.
Follow infection control policies and protocols to protect patients and employees.
Prepare patients for encounters according to established protocols.
Demonstrate competence in the nursing clinical skill set.
Follow proper medication and vaccine management processes.
Reconcile medication lists and prepare prescription renewals.
Document completely, accurately, and promptly in the electronic medical record.
Respond to patient phone calls using symptom-based policies and protocols to classify urgency and advise on intervention options, with clear documentation.
Triage walk-in patients and assist with medical emergencies within the center.
Initiate patient and family education plans that meet patient needs.
Perform ordered point-of-care testing (CLIA), including specimen collection and proper documentation.
Assist with patient encounter flow and troubleshoot issues in collaboration with the supervisor.
Provide direction to LPNs and Medical Assistants.
Guide and mentor new and incumbent staff based on their skill sets.
Attend meetings and serve on organization committees.
Assist with compliance and staff development duties.
Complete assigned daily, weekly, or monthly health center tasks.
Ensure medical equipment operates by following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and requesting repairs.
Perform other duties as requested.