What are the responsibilities and job description for the Local Contract Nurse RN - Urgent Care position at CWS Health?
Job Description
CWS Health is seeking a local contract nurse RN Urgent Care for a local contract nursing job in New York, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Urgent Care
- Discipline : RN
- Duration : 26 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift : 8 hours, days
- Employment Type : Local Contract
REGISTERED NURSE
Position Overview : The Registered Nurse or RN provides professional nursing care to
patients / significant others via direct and / or telephone contact, following established standards and
practices. S / he coordinates with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery,
maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care. Assists physician
or other provider with clinical procedures, performs telephone triage as needed, and participates in
patient teaching.
Provides Direction To : Licensed Practical Nurses, clerical assistants, medical assistants, and other non-
licensed personnel.
Typical Physical Demands : Requires full range of body motion including moving and lifting patients,
manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires sitting and / or standing for extended
periods of time. Occasionally exerts up to 100 pounds of force, such as assisting patients in arising from
the exam table, pushing patients in wheelchairs, or assisting patients into / out of wheelchairs. Requires
corrected vision and hearing to normal range. May require occasional lifting and carrying office
supplies.
Typical Working Conditions : May require frequent exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids,
toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other substances and conditions common to a medical
office environment. Requires working in close proximity to other personnel. Requires use of computer
keyboard throughout the work day. May require use of autoclave for instrument sterilization. Requires
working under stressful conditions and / or working irregular hours.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Registered nurse licensed to
practice in New York State (NYS) with current NYS registration and in good standing. Record of prior
stable employment and / or favorable references.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Minimum of one year experience as a registered nurse or two years as a
licensed practical nurse in a pertinent practice area. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.). Current BLS
certification. At least two years of recent pertinent professional nursing experience in a hospital,
medical office, or other clinical setting.
CWS Health Job ID #90589.
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