Job Description
Clinic RN – Community Health Center - temp to hire – looking for folks long term!
Our mission is to improve the health of our community and to increase access to comprehensive primary care, preventive health services, mental health, and supportive services. We are committed to excellence and to providing culturally competent services that enhance the quality of life. We advocate for and provide a welcoming environment for underserved and vulnerable people, especially Asians and Pacific Islanders, the LGBT Community and individuals living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
Location: Jackson Heights, NY
Pay: $50-$55
Schedule: Monday to Friday and rotating weekends, 9-5:30
- Full time only, not open to part time schedules
- 30 minute unpaid lunch break
- Late clinic hours Wednesdays and Thursdays – can take either day
- Option to either work the overtime or start later (10/11am)
- Required to work rotating Saturdays (2/month)
Position Summary Provides professional nursing care for center’s patients, adhering to established clinical standards and practices. The purpose of this position is to provide nursing care to patients of all ages, gender, cultures, and background; provide physical and psycho-social support to patients and their significant others; welcome and create an inclusive environment for LGBTQ patients; support and guide members of the clinical team. As a member of the nursing team, work collaboratively with medical providers and all other members of the multidisciplinary team in managing care for a population of patients.
The major duties of the position include, but are not limited to: - Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Associate of Applied Science in Nursing is required
- At least 2 years’ experience preferred
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with at least one year of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting.
- Must have a current Registered Nurse License in New York State.
- Must have the ability to effectively communicate both in writing and orally.
- Computer literate.
- Bilingual, preferably Spanish highly preferred
- BLS certified preferred
Direct Patient Care - Conducts an assessment of patients’ physical and psychosocial needs including pain assessment, allergies and objective data such as vital signs/weight/etc.
- Maintains reports of patients’ medical histories, monitors changes in their condition and adheres with protocols, rules and regulations to maintain complete medical records.
- Administers prescribed medications, immunizations and treatments, performs lab/diagnostic testing as ordered by providers, reports all critical lab values immediately.
- Triage urgent patient care requests (phone, walk-in, portal communication)
- Promotes wellness and healthy behaviors.
- Implement procedures to improve the quality of service and maintain patient flow efficiency
- Obtain medication prior authorization when applicable
- Implement maintenance and interpretation of nursing practice standards
- Adhere to patient confidentiality and corporate compliance policy.
Collaboration - Evaluates the effectiveness of the care given by interdisciplinary care team and communicates findings to the team
- Assist with population management by identifying patients lacking: preventive health screenings; recommended periodic testing; follow-up appointments (lost to follow-up); treatment or follow-up for actionable test results.
- In collaboration with medical providers, create and update patient standing orders
- Participate in performance improvement activities and supports strategies for improved operations and the provision of excellence in patient care
Patient Education - Provide basic education information to patients and family, focusing on self-care appropriate to their age and identified learning considerations and needs.
- Provide seminars and in-house trainings on addressing patient health care concerns, infection prevention and teaching family caregiver’s strategies on how to manage their loved ones’ conditions.
Exam Room Oversight - Order and monitor medications, vaccines and medical supplies
- Anticipate and oversees preparation of examination rooms with equipment and supplies required for visits. Assists providers with examination and procedures per request.
- Maintains hygienic and safe working environment in compliance with healthcare standards and procedures. Coordinates Infection Control efforts.
- Supervision of phlebotomy room to include licensing and regulations
Self-Development - Demonstrate ongoing nurse competency; including cultural competence and special consideration for LGBTQ people across the age continuum.
- Maintain nursing competence through participation in continues professional education and the appropriate learning experience.
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