Per Diem Registered Nurse

Vocational Instruction Project Community Services; Morne-à-l'Eau; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vocational Instruction Project Community Services is seeking a Registered Nurse to support our health service programs in Morne-à-l'Eau, Guadeloupe. The role covers patient preparation, vital signs documentation, and coordination of tests with external facilities.

The ideal candidate holds an NYS RN license, Infection Control certification, BCLS, and at least two years of similar experience. Fluency in Spanish and strong communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Current NYS Registered Nurse license.
• Infection Control Certificate.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Minimum 2 years of similar work, internship, or volunteer experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Proficiency with computer technology.
• Demonstrate interpersonal relationship skills.
• Demonstrates written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for visits with providers by recording vital signs and other procedures.
• Collects, maintains and reviews patient information and medical history.
• Assists in routine medical examinations and prepares equipment and supplies.
• Coordinate tests and appointments with outside facilities and specialists.
• Provide guidance to non-clinical staff regarding clinical issues (phone triage).
• Assist with medication, vaccination, and other care to treat or prevent illness.
• Maintain logs and refrigeration temperature records; support CQI monthly meetings.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Infection Control

BCLS

Spanish

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Job description

Description

Position Title: Registered Nurse Health Service

Position Reports To: Program Supervisor and Medical Director

Duties and Tasks:

• Prepares patients for visits with providers by performing and recording vital signs including blood pressure, temperatures, pulse, weight, and other procedures as needed.
• Collect record and maintain patient information such as medical history, reports and examination results.
• Reviews patients’ medical records for completeness and updates prior to patients’ visit.
• Assists in routine medical examinations by preparing the patient, the equipment, and supplies and assisting the provider as needed.
• Assist in preparing routine diagnostic request forms.
• Occasional lifting of patients with assistance, reaching, handling, and fingering of instruments and caring of patient needs.
• Books patients for tests and appointments with outside facilities and/or specialist.
• Provides guidance to non-clinical staff regarding clinical issues (i.e. phone triage).
• Prescribe or administer treatment, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness to patients including children and infants.
• Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
• Understand and follow VIP’s “Mission Statement”, Organizational Policies and Structure.
• Performs other job related duties as required or assigned.
• Supervision and support to the medical assistants.
• Responsible for meaningful use and PCMH requirements and staff training.
• Infectious Control training
• Lead support to the medical director in the continue quality assurance (CQI) monthly meetings.
• Produce CQI monthly report a quality measures to present to the board.
• Support the quality assurance director with review of patient charts and reports.
• Assist with the annual UDS report and assure all quality measures are being ?followed.
• Maintain logs; Refrigerate temperature logs, VFC orders and logs, consent forms.

Qualifications:

• Current NYS Registered Nurse
• Current Infection Control Certificate
• Current BCLS
• Minimum 2 years similar work, internship, or volunteer experience required
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Proficiency with computers technology
• Demonstrate interpersonal relationship skills
• Demonstrates written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with all populations served.

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