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About The Position

Requirements

• Unrestricted current RN license to practice nursing in New York State.
• A.A.S. degree or higher from an accredited nursing college.
• Ability to travel throughout the Network.
• Current BLS certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and electronic medical records.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, motivated and ability to work independently as well as in a team atmosphere.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one-year Registered Nurse clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for nursing standards, competencies, policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with staff and other departments in the development of strategies to continuously improve quality of care and the patient experience.
• Utilize data to continuously meet care coordination needs across settings in conjunction with the patient, family and/or other members of the care team.
• Provide direct and indirect care that is safe, ethical, patient- and family-centered, culturally congruent and evidence-based.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
• Prepare the patient for encounter by following established protocols.
• Demonstrate competence in nursing clinical skill set.
• Demonstrate proper medication and vaccine management processes.
• Reconcile the medication list and prepare prescription renewals.
• Demonstrate complete, accurate, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Respond to patient phone calls using symptom-based policies and protocols to classify urgency and advise intervention options with clear documentation.
• Triage walk-in patients and assist with medical emergencies within the center.
• Initiate patient and family education plan that meets the needs of the patient.
• Perform ordered point of care testing (CLIA), including specimen collection, and proper documentation.
• Assist with patient encounter flow and trouble-shooting issues in collaboration with supervisor.
• Provide direction to LPNs and Medical Assistants.
• Provide guidance and mentor new and incumbent staff based on skill set.
• Attend meetings and serve on various organization committees.
• Assist with compliance and staff development duties.
• Complete health center daily, weekly or monthly tasks as assigned.
• Ensure operation of medical equipment by following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and requesting repairs.
• Perform other duties as requested.