Nurse RN I at Community Healthcare Network Inc

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

97228.37

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Care, Triage, Venipuncture, Medication Administration, Patient Education, Case Finding, Health Counseling, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Clinical Documentation, Patient Assessment, Communication Skills, Computer Literacy

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

WHO WE ARE: Community Healthcare Network (CHN) is a not-for-profit organization providing more than 65,000 New Yorkers with primary and behavioral healthcare, dental, nutrition, wellness, and needed support services. Our network is made up of 14 federally qualified health centers throughout Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan, along with a fleet of mobile vans that bring health services to underserved people in need throughout New York City. We provide judgment-free, high-quality healthcare, without regard to race, religion, orientation, gender identity, immigration status or ability to pay. We turn no one away. WHAT WE OFFER: Growth and development: Access to various healthcare professionals and benefits to deepen understanding and interest in the various disciplines involved in community health programming. Supportive Team culture: Be a part of an interdisciplinary environment where your ideas and work are valued and encouraged. Comprehensive benefits: Including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programming and more. POSITION SUMMARY: Assists the clinic clients in addressing health problems; executes physicians’ orders; diagnoses and treats human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as case finding, health counseling and provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and well being. Fulfills functions categorized as independent, interdependent and dependent. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing regime for all clinic patients/clients. 2. Executes physicians’ orders using sound judgment and administers medication as prescribed. 3. Conferences with physicians as necessary when in his/her professional judgment a prescribed medical regime needs interpretation and/or clarification. 4. Records, reports and interprets nursing services and client’s responses. 5. Collaborates with appropriate members of the health team to facilitate the highest quality of services. 6. Participates in maintaining standards of nursing practice. 7. Participates in interdisciplinary meetings, which influences or determines policies affecting nursing practice. 8. Triage education of walk-in patients and performs venipuncture as necessary. 9. Updates prenatal log book and follows up on abnormal labs and referrals as necessary. 10. Orders medications, vaccines and medical supplies as needed. 11. Implements specific responsibilities as delegated by the Center Director and Director of Nursing. 12. Maintains nursing competence through participation in continuing professional education and other appropriate learning experience. 13. Facilitates related services for health center patients and CHN staff as appropriate, with respect to their confidentiality and privacy. 14. Performs other duties, as assigned. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: · Currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State. · Current CPR certificate or plan to attend a CPR training course within six (6) months of employment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 1. Demonstrates competence as a Registered Nurse. 2. Ability to relate comfortably and professionally to all clients/patients in discussing their individual needs for ongoing health maintenance and education. 3. Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a team relationship to meet the objectives of the program. 4. Strong verbal and written communications skills. 5. Demonstrates commitment to continuing development of nursing knowledge. 6. Strong interpersonal skills. 7. Computer literate. #LI-DF1

Responsibilities

The Nurse RN I provides direct patient care by executing physician orders, performing triage, and managing health counseling. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement nursing regimes and maintain clinical standards for underserved populations.