Rn - Urgent Care (Full-Time)

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. Hours will vary between Monday-Friday 8am-8pm and every other weekend from 8am-5pm .

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:

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

Qualifications:

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