Registered Nurse

Apicha Community Health Center•New York, NY

25d•$44 - $46

About The Position

Apicha Community Health Center seeks a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care to patients of all ages, genders, cultures, and backgrounds in accordance with established clinical standards and practices. The role provides physical and psychosocial support to patients and their significant others, helps create an inclusive environment for LGBTQ patients, and supports and guides members of the clinical team. The nurse works collaboratively with medical providers and the multidisciplinary team to manage care for a patient population. The position includes direct patient care, patient and caregiver education, care coordination, compliance with confidentiality and clinical policies, oversight of examination rooms and supplies, and ongoing professional development. Apicha Community Health Center provides comprehensive primary care, preventive health services, mental health, and supportive services, with a focus on high-quality, culturally competent care for underserved and vulnerable populations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or Associate of Applied Science in Nursing.
Current Registered Nurse license in New York State.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Computer literacy and experience documenting in an EMR.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience with a medical-surgical unit and/or pediatrics or adult triage.
EMR documentation experience with eClinicalWorks.
Bilingual ability, preferably Spanish, South Asian, East Asian, or Southeast Asian language skills.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial needs, including pain, allergies, and objective data.
Maintain patient medical histories and complete medical records in accordance with protocols, rules, and regulations.
Administer prescribed medications, vaccines, and treatments, and promptly report critical lab values to providers.
Assess and implement emergency treatment when needed.
Triage urgent patient care requests received by phone, walk-in, or portal; use critical thinking and clinical judgment to determine the appropriate next level of care and make appointments when appropriate.
Promote wellness and healthy behaviors through patient and caregiver teaching and education.
Implement procedures to improve service quality and patient-flow efficiency.
Follow patient confidentiality requirements and Apicha corporate compliance policies.
Collaborate with the nursing team and raise issues and concerns with the supervisor using a positive, problem-solving approach.
Evaluate the effectiveness of care provided by the interdisciplinary team and communicate findings to the team.
Support population management by identifying patients needing preventive screenings, recommended periodic testing, follow-up after missed appointments, or follow-up for actionable test results.
Collaborate with the Clinical Nurse Manager on seminars and in-house training covering patient health concerns, infection prevention, and strategies for family caregivers managing loved ones’ conditions.
Monitor and report medication, vaccine, and medical-supply inventory to the Nurse Manager.
Anticipate and oversee examination-room preparation, including required equipment and supplies, and assist providers with examinations and procedures as requested.
Maintain a hygienic and safe work environment, follow healthcare standards and procedures, and adhere to infection-control efforts.
Provide patient and caregiver education about age-appropriate self-care, considering identified learning needs.
Participate in cultural-competency training, including training focused on underserved populations and LGBTQ people across the age continuum.
Maintain nursing competence through continuing professional education and appropriate learning experiences.
Act professionally in support of Apicha’s mission and comply with policies, procedures, and federal and state regulations outlined in the Employee Handbook.