Rn (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, Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm with a Saturday rotation

This position will be working mostly on the phones in the health center.

Summary

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:

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

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

Qualifications:

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