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 a week. Monday 8:30am-5pm, Tuesday 11:30am-8pm, Wednesday 8:30am-5pm, Thursday 8:30am-5pm, Friday 8:30am-5pm, Saturday rotation

Note: The majority of this position will be on the phones triaging.

Hudson Headwaters Health Network requires a pre-employment physical that requires proof of vaccinations to include the COVID-19 vaccine,* unless there is a qualified medical exemption

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:

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

Qualifications:

• Unrestricted current RN license to practice nursing in New York State.
• 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.
• A.A.S. degree or higher from an accredited school of nursing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and electronic medical records.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to travel throughout the Network.