RN - Port Homeless Shelter

Riverside Hospital•Brentwood, NY

10d

About The Position

The RN works under the supervision of the practice manager and the Director and assesses PORT participants on an intermittent visiting basis. Assessments support early detection and management of health issues to reduce reliance on emergency services and hospitals. The RN may work in varied settings with patients of all ages and uses communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making to create individualized care plans that account for physiological, psychosocial, and cultural diversity. The role submits referrals and coordinates patient transportation. Working under leadership and a multidisciplinary team, the RN provides access to a comprehensive range of services and clinical care in accordance with Riverside Health System standards and facility goals and strategic plans.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing (required); bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
Two years of registered nurse experience (required).
Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Virginia Department of Health Professions, required upon hire.
CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute, required upon hire.
Must be available for weekend shifts and irregular shifts.
Must be able to work or float at more than one work location.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ clinical and psychosocial needs using standards of practice relevant to the PORT specialty and population served.
Partner with patients and families to develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care, treatments, and procedures.
Apply evidence-based standards of practice.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
Facilitate safe transitions to the next care setting as part of the plan of care.
Promote patient throughput so patients receive consistent, competent, and ethical care.
Focus on quality outcomes, current evidence-based practice, and quality measures when addressing patient needs.
Adapt education methods to support patient and family comprehension across diverse care populations.
Individualize and coordinate patient and discharge education, including education for family members or caregivers; evaluate comprehension and document it.
Delegate and prioritize tasks appropriately to meet patient care needs and support quality care.
Recognize and respond to emergency situations.
Assess own support needs and use identified support systems.
Complete required clinical and quality documentation in accordance with Riverside Health System standards and regulatory requirements.
Submit referrals and coordinate transportation services for patients.