Rn Float (Full-Time) Jobs

HHHN Mission

To provide the best health care, and access to that care, for everyone in our communities.

HHHN Vision

To pioneer an innovative, sustainable and community-focused health system through comprehensive primary care and diverse partnerships

Proposed Schedule: 40 hours per week. The hours of operation for the health center are 8am-8pm Mon-Thurs, 8am-5pm on Friday and 8am-4pm on Saturday and the shifts would be based on these hours.

Note: This position will float between our Champlain and Plattsburgh Family Health Center depending on the staffing and the needs of the centers.

Position Summary

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering age appropriate, population-specific patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation while embracing the Core Values of Quality, Appreciation, Creativity and Sustainability in pursuing the HHHN Mission and Vision. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

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

Qualifications:

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