Registered Nurse (Brooklyn)

Care-For-the-Homeless-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Care For the Homeless is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the multi-disciplinary team providing clinical support to medical and behavioral health practitioners in New York. The RN will follow nursing standards, document vital signs, administer vaccines and medications, and support patient flow in accordance with CFH policies.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care and adherence to DOH guidelines, with responsibilities ranging from patient intake to education and discharge, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in ambulatory care, emergency or physician office settings preferred.
• Current NYS RN licensure and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Take patient intake and screening, provide education, and discharge patients.
• Administer vaccines, medications, and treatments as ordered.
• Perform point-of-care testing and basic assessments (vital signs, BMI).
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain supplies and infection control practices.
• Document patient histories and update EMR records; assist Practitioners as needed.

Skills

Nursing

Ambulatory care

BLS Certification

Patient education

Vital signs assessment

Education

NYS Registered Nurse Licensure

BSN preferred

Tools

eClinicalWorks (eCW)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: The RN is part of CFH multi-disciplinary team that provides clinical support to medical and behavioral health practitioners, in accordance with Article 28 and Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). The clinical support provided is based on patient care needs and scope of the practice and follows the principles of Trauma-Informed Care. Provision of care is carried out utilizing nursing processes within the nursing scope as established by the New York State Board of Nursing, American Nursing Association scope and standards of practice, and other regulatory standards, in addition to CFH Policy and Procedures.

The RN will fulfill patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include and are not limited to: reviewing patient resource schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assisting patients as needed with walking, transferring, and dressing, administering medication, treatment and/or vaccines. All job functions are carried out in support of the CFH's mission and vision statements.

RN ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the RN is responsible for completing patient intake/screening, providing prepared patient education, and discharging patients.
• Provide Patient Education
• Retrieve laboratory and radiology reports for the medical or behavioral health practitioners to review.
• Obtain and accurately document the patient's family and social history, vital signs (i.e. blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and pain), height, weight, oxygen saturation, and body mass index (BMI). Performs basic audio and visual screening.
• Administer vaccines, medications, or treatments and fulfill specific orders as indicated by the Practitioner (i.e. intramuscular, etc.).
• Perform point of care testing (i.e. urinalysis, rapid strep, rapid flu test, INR, phlebotomy, urine pregnancy test, and glucose testing).
• Remove sutures or staples under the supervision of a physician or other appropriately licensed person, provide that the patient is evaluated, at a minimum, immediately before the procedure by an appropriately licensed professional.
• Assist Practitioner with examinations and procedures.
• Prepare and organize exam room supplies. Prepare the exam table, ensure supplies are not expired and are maintained in an organized manner in the cabinets, ensure all necessary equipment and supplies are readily available for the Practitioner's use.
• Maintain emergency bags, oxygen tanks, refrigerator logs, and other clinical equipment per CFH protocols.
• Maintain supply inventory, order medications, immunizations, and other supplies. Maintain accurate count and records of controlled substances.
• Clean, disinfect and pack instruments for sterilization, maintain instrument sterilization logs.
• Perform duties in accordance with Department of Health (DOH) guidelines and practice accepted infection control measures in accordance with OSHA blood-borne pathogens standards, National Patient Safety Goals, and the organization's policies and procedures.
• Perform clerical functions, including but not limited to: patient registration, appointment check-in/check-out, appointment scheduling, verifying insurance, updating PCP, applying sliding fee as appropriate, answering the telephone, relaying messages, assisting Practitioner with completing medical forms, and scan documents into the patient's EMR.

Required Education, Licenses, and/or Certifications:

• Minimum One(1) yearexperiencepreferred
• Experience inambulatory care setting, emergency room, and/or Physician office, preferably.
• Current NYS Registered Nurse licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Prior eClinicalWorks (eCW) experience
• Compensation is based on experience

Pay Range:$50.00 - $57.00