COMMUNITY INCLUSION - RN

TITLE : REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

RESPONSIBLE TO : Executive Director

FUNCTION : To consistently provide high-quality nursing services within the Primary Care setting. To provide assessment, screening, healthy lifestyle support, education and chronic disease management with a goal of improving health outcomes and facilitating access to services.

SPECIFIC DUTIES :

• Monitoring patient's condition and assessing their needs to provide the best possible care and advice within NYS RN Scope of Practice : https : / / www.op.nysed.gov / professions / registered-professional-nursing / practice-information
• Observing and interpreting patient's symptoms and communicating them to physicians
• Collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
• Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and document in patients' charts as per defined parameters.
• Adjust and administer patient's medication and provide treatments according to physician's orders
• Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing exam tables etc.)
• Provide instant medical care in emergencies
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment for patients
• Provide assessment, treatment, care and timely follow-up as directed by provider order, established treatment plans, and / or as warranted by medical necessity.
• Work with the primary healthcare team to provide patients with primary medical care services within the standard of care for patients.
• Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure positive and effective patient experiences.
• Evaluate medical needs as they arise and provides nursing care or recommends referral for appropriate medical services.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to create, document, implement and evaluate individualized care plans for patients.
• Available for walk-in appointments and emergency situations, as needed.
• Provide emergency / acute evaluation and intervention.
• Ensure control of communicable disease and infection through identification and assessment, reporting to medical authorities and implementing protective and preventative measures.
• Perform and document routine procedures (vitals, vaccinations, treatment of injuries, etc.).
• Records complete, timely and legible medical records.
• Maintain current knowledge of nursing care practices.
• Possess excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
• Provide advice to patients for lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help to treat the heath issue they are experiencing.
• Serve on committees as needed or assigned.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and complies with all federal and state health information privacy laws.
• Adhere to departmental policies, procedures and objectives, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences etc
• Provide high quality patient care and customer service
• Perform all other duties as needed or assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Must possess strong nursing skills and abilities in order to provide comprehensive care on a daily basis as well as in emergency situations; A firm understanding of current and relevant nursing / medical policies / procedures / practices is essential, Must possess extensive knowledge of all applicable state and federal healthcare regulations (i.e. HIPAA, etc.); Must possess strong organizational and time management skills; Must be self-directed and able to initiate and manage multiple responsibilities effectively and efficiently; Excellent verbal and written communication skills across various channels is paramount; Experience with individuals with disabilities is helpful; Ability and willingness to learn and utilize new technology (i.e. EHR, etc.);; Sound technical abilities as related to routine and complex nursing tasks, included, but not limited to - g-tubes and principles of oxygen administration; Must be flexible and willing to work non-traditional hours as needed or assigned to meet patient need; Physical condition or reasonable accommodation(s) commensurate with the demands of the job; Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds waist high is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, or related field, with New York State licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse (graduates must obtain licensure within 90-days of offer and must work under the direct supervision of licensed RN Manager), plus one (1) year of experience serving in a nursing capacity (excluding graduates); OR Associates Degree in Nursing, or related field, with New York State licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse (graduates must obtain licensure within 90-days of offer and must work under the direct supervision of licensed RN Supervisor or RN Manager), plus three (3) years of experience serving in a nursing capacity (excluding graduates).

This is a position that is exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. As an Exempt employee, incumbent will receive an annual salary commensurate with assigned responsibilities and salary classification; however, incumbent is expected and required to work as many hours as necessary to fulfill job responsibilities.

REQUIRED TOOLS :

Badge Access - may require 24 / 7 site access and code

Time Keeping site

E-mail (internal & external)

Internet (with research browsing capabilities)

EHR access

HealtheLink

Health Commerce System

Insurance Portals

Cell Phone (Smart phone level)

Others as needed or requested