Nurse RN - Per Diem

Community-Healthcare-Network-Inc-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Healthcare Network is seeking a Nurse/RN-Per Diem to assist clinic clients, follow physicians' orders, and provide nursing care, counseling and support to boost health and wellbeing.

The role requires NY RN registration and CPR, with opportunities to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a not-for-profit network serving Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens and Manhattan.

This per diem position offers flexible hours and exposure to a range of primary and behavioral health services.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current New York State RN license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assists in development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing regime for all clinic patients/clients.
• Executes physicians’ orders using sound judgment and administers medication as prescribed.
• Conferences with physicians as necessary when interpretation or clarification is needed for a prescribed medical regime.
• Records, reports and interprets nursing services and client’s responses.
• Collaborates with appropriate members of the health team to facilitate the highest quality of services.
• Participates in maintaining standards of nursing practice.
• Participates in interdisciplinary meetings, which influence or determine policies affecting nursing practice.
• Triage education of walk-in patients and performs venipuncture as necessary.
• Updates prenatal log book and follows up on abnormal labs and referrals as necessary.
• Orders medications, vaccines and medical supplies as needed.
• Implements specific responsibilities as delegated by the Center Director and Director of Nursing.
• Maintains nursing competence through participation in continuing professional education and other appropriate learning experience.
• Facilitates related services for health center patients and CHN staff as appropriate, with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

New York State Registered Nurse license

CPR certification

Job description

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Central Administrative Office, New York, NY, US

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:

Community Healthcare Network is looking for a Nurse/RN-Per Diem to a ssist 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:

• Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing regime for all clinic patients/clients.
• Executes physicians’ orders using sound judgment and administers medication as prescribed.
• Conferences with physicians as necessary when in his/her professional judgment a prescribed medical regime needs interpretation and/or clarification.
• Records, reports and interprets nursing services and client’s responses.
• Collaborates with appropriate members of the health team to facilitate the highest quality of services.
• Participates in maintaining standards of nursing practice.
• Participates in interdisciplinary meetings, which influences or determines policies affecting nursing practice.
• Triage education of walk-in patients and performs venipuncture as necessary.
• Updates prenatal log book and follows up on abnormal labs and referrals as necessary.
• Orders medications, vaccines and medical supplies as needed.
• Implements specific responsibilities as delegated by the Center Director and Director of Nursing.
• Maintains nursing competence through participation in continuing professional education and other appropriate learning experience.
• Facilitates related services for health center patients and CHN staff as appropriate, with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Certificate/License required:

• 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:

• Demonstrates competence as a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to relate comfortably and professionally to all clients/patients in discussing their individual needs for ongoing health maintenance and education.
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a team relationship to meet the objectives of the program.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuing development of nursing knowledge.