Tactical Registered Nurse (RN) - Primary Care & Pediatrics

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTH COUNTRY•Town of Canton, NY

73d•$29 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Tactical Registered Nurse (RN) plays a key role in keeping health centers running smoothly by providing expert clinical support, coordinating patient care, and helping the clinical team respond effectively to changing patient and provider needs. Rather than being assigned to a single provider, the Tactical RN works across the health center to support patient flow, manage higher-acuity clinical needs, provide triage, and serve as a clinical resource to the entire team. This role is ideal for an experienced nurse who enjoys variety, clinical problem-solving, and being a resource to the entire care team, offering the opportunity to practice at the top of the RN scope while helping providers and clinical staff navigate the changing needs of a busy health center.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program required.
Current and valid Registered Nurse license in the State of New York.
Current BLS certification (may be obtained after hire).
Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, organization, and prioritization skills.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound clinical judgment, and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
High level of professionalism, confidentiality, accountability, and flexibility.
Strong computer skills and experience with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinic-based work experience preferred.
Previous primary care, ambulatory care, triage, or care coordination experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supporting clinical operations, patient flow, and the clinical team by monitoring provider schedules and clinical workflows, responding to coverage needs, delays, and other barriers to efficient patient care.
Serving as a clinical resource to providers, LPNs, MAs, and other members of the care team, providing informal clinical oversight and direction.
Providing clinical coverage as needed, including rooming specialty patients or supporting the team when regularly assigned clinical staff are unavailable.
Providing clinical care at the top of the RN scope of practice, utilizing clinical judgment and comprehensive assessment skills to address higher-acuity and complex patient needs, including triage, interventions, and collaboration with providers.
Administering medications and immunizations and performing nursing interventions as ordered.
Providing patient education, care coordination, and follow-up for complex medical needs.
Managing clinical triage and telephone-based patient care, including assessing symptoms, providing nursing guidance, communicating recommendations and results, and facilitating escalation when needed.
Accurately documenting clinical assessments, communications, and follow-up in the electronic health record.
Coordinating patient care and supporting providers by collaborating to address same-day needs, schedule changes, and other clinical issues.
Assisting providers with examinations, procedures, and treatment interventions and coordinating follow-up care, referrals, and testing as needed.
Managing prior authorization requests and appeals requiring clinical review and collaborating with providers, payers, pharmacies, and others to facilitate timely access to care.
Promoting quality, compliance, and professional nursing practice by maintaining accurate documentation and complying with clinical, regulatory, infection control, medication administration, and organizational requirements.
Participating in team meetings, quality improvement activities, and other initiatives supporting safe, effective patient care.
Maintaining professional competency through continuing education, training, and current RN licensure and BLS certification.
Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor.