REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Our client is a federally qualified, non-profit health center serving communities with clinical and outpatient locations servicing Upper NY area. They are a patient-centered healthcare center that provides primary, preventative, and behavioral health services to various patients regardless of their insurance status. They are seeking to add a Registered Nurse (RN) to their team.

SALARY/HOURLY RATE:

$38/hr – $42/hr DOE

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Registered Nurse (RN) will be rendering professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit or authorized community health center site, in support of medical care as directed by the medical staff and pursuant to the objectives and policies of the company. In addition, this position will perform duties assigned on an as needed basis. The schedule is from Monday to Friday with rotating Saturdays and weekend flexibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE REGISTERED NURSE (RN):

• Assess patients’ conditions
• Record patients’ medical histories and symptoms and observe patients and record the observations
• Interview patients for health history, including history of current complaint, and past and present use of medication utilizing patient identification, and document patient charts (must be time stamped and/or initialed)
• Administer patients’ medicines and treatments
• Set up plans for patients’ care or contribute information to existing plans Initiate follow-up, as necessary
• Instruct patients on healthcare issues, as indicated by the physician, diagnosis and/or inquiries by the patient
• Prepare equipment and assist the physician during treatments and examinations of patients
• Consult and collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals
• Help perform diagnostic tests and analyze the results
• Teach patients and their families how to manage illnesses or injuries
• Explain what to do at home after treatment Attend mandated training and keep up-to-date on all nursing procedures including relevant procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE REGISTERED NURSE (RN):

• 1 – 4 years of experience
• Registered Nurse – NYS
• CPR certification
• Infection Control certification

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s degree is required
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred