RN Float (Full-Time)
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 HHHN’s mission and vision while embracing the core values of Quality, Appreciation, Creativity, and Sustainability. This is a float position requiring travel between Plattsburgh Family Health, Champlain Family Health, and Plattsburgh Pediatric and Adolescent Health. The proposed schedule is 40 hours per week, consisting of four 10-hour days, with shifts varying according to the health centers’ 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, motivated, and able to work independently and in a team environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of one year of Registered Nurse clinical experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a resource for nursing standards, competencies, policies, and procedures.
- Collaborate with staff and other departments to develop strategies for continuously improving quality of care and the patient experience.
- Use data to meet care coordination needs across settings in conjunction with patients, families, and other care team members.
- 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 by following established protocols.
- Demonstrate competence in nursing clinical skills.
- 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, advise on interventions, and document clearly.
- Triage walk-in patients and assist with medical emergencies within the health center.
- Initiate patient and family education plans that meet patient needs.
- Perform ordered CLIA point-of-care testing, including specimen collection, and document appropriately.
- 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 skill set.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
