Registered Nurse

William F Ryan Community Health Cen•New York, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides clinical nursing functions based on department needs, assists practitioners, and provides patient education and other nursing procedures in clinical areas in support of Ryan Network’s mission and goals. The position works in an ambulatory primary care setting and performs nursing duties in accordance with Center protocols, clinical guidelines, current National Patient Safety Goals, JAHCO standards, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards, and Center policies and procedures. The role includes communicating with clinical, clerical, and managerial staff to support continuity of patient care, attending assigned Center meetings, and reporting unusual occurrences or problems to the Unit Manager in a timely manner. Other duties and projects may be assigned. The physical demands include frequently sitting, standing, talking, and hearing, and occasionally moving about the office and using hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate office equipment. Close vision and the ability to adjust focus are required. The work environment is primarily an ambulatory primary care setting, with potential unpredictability in individuals’ behavior and exposure to acute and chronic infectious diseases that may be contagious. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in an ambulatory setting, such as an emergency room, clinic, or health center.
Strong organizational skills and the 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 Registered Nurse license in New York State.
CPR certification.
Phlebotomy certification.
Professional, courteous, and respectful attitude when dealing with patients; knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served, if applicable; commitment to exceeding patient expectations.
Ability to work well with others, contribute input to improve outcomes, ask others 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-designated orders, such as immunizations, PPD, and inhalation treatments, according to nursing standards and Center protocols.
Perform procedures including 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 per the RN license.
Order medications, immunizations, and other supplies; maintain controlled-substance records and accurate accounting.
Process laboratory test, 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.
Perform follow-up procedures for 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, including the examination table, cabinets, instruments, and supplies needed by practitioners.
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.
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 in a timely manner to the Unit Manager.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.