RN (Part-Time) - Women's Health

Hudson Headwaters Health Network•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, while embracing the Core Values of Quality, Appreciation, Creativity, and Sustainability in pursuit of the HHHN Mission and Vision. The RN serves as a resource for nursing standards, competencies, policies, and procedures, and collaborates with staff and other departments to continuously improve care quality and the patient experience. The role provides safe, ethical, patient- and family-centered, culturally congruent, evidence-based direct and indirect care; coordinates care across settings; prepares patients for encounters; and performs clinical nursing tasks such as medication and vaccine management, medication reconciliation, prescription renewals, triage, patient education, and point-of-care testing. The RN documents accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record, responds to patient calls using symptom-based protocols, supports encounter flow, and assists with medical emergencies. The RN also provides direction to LPNs and Medical Assistants, mentors staff, participates in meetings and committees, assists with compliance and staff development, completes assigned health center tasks, and helps maintain medical equipment. The position is part-time, proposed at 32 hours per week, with shifts varying according to Health Center operating hours. Travel throughout the Network is required. Pay 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.
Current BLS certification.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications and electronic medical records.
Ability to travel throughout the Network.
Self-directed, detail-oriented, and motivated, with the ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of Registered Nurse clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver age-appropriate, population-specific patient care using the nursing process of assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Serve as a resource for nursing standards, competencies, policies, and procedures.
Collaborate with staff and other departments to develop strategies that improve quality of care and the patient experience.
Use data to meet care coordination needs across settings 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 the nursing clinical skill set.
Follow proper medication and vaccine management processes.
Reconcile medication lists and prepare prescription renewals.
Complete accurate and timely documentation 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 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 a 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 is operational by following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and requesting repairs.
Perform other duties as requested.