Rn Jobs in Tacoma, VA

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 able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for nursing standards, competencies, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with staff and other departments to develop strategies for continuously improving quality of care and the patient experience.
• Use data to meet care coordination needs across settings in conjunction 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 nursing clinical skills.
• Follow proper medication and vaccine management processes.
• Reconcile medication lists and prepare prescription renewals.
• Document completely, accurately, and promptly 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 health center.
• Initiate patient and family education plans that meet patient needs.
• Perform ordered CLIA point-of-care testing, including specimen collection, and document appropriately.
• Assist with patient encounter flow and troubleshoot issues in collaboration with the supervisor.
• Provide direction to LPNs and Medical Assistants.
• Guide and mentor new and incumbent staff based on skill set.
• 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 operates by following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and requesting repairs.
• Perform other duties as requested.