RN (Per Diem)

Hudson Headwaters; Malone (AL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Hudson Headwaters in Malone, NY is seeking a Registered Nurse for a part-time role at Malone Family Health. The position offers up to 19.75 hours per week with a minimum of 16 hours per month, with shifts varying based on Health Center hours.

You will deliver age-appropriate patient care using nursing processes, support quality improvement, coordinate care, manage med lists, document accurately in the EMR, and mentor staff while adhering to infection control policies and core values of the

Qualifications

• Unrestricted RN license to practice nursing in New York State.
• A.A.S. degree or higher from an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of one year RN clinical experience preferred.
• Ability to travel throughout the Network.
• Current BLS certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and EMR systems.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, able to work independently or in a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver age-appropriate, population-specific patient care using the nursing process.
• Serve as a resource for nursing standards, policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with staff to improve quality of care and patient experience.
• Document accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Provide direction to LPNs and Medical Assistants.
• Mentor new and incumbent staff based on skill set.
• Respond to patient calls and triage walk-ins per protocols.
• Assist with compliance and staff development duties.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Unrestricted RN license (New York)

A.A.S. degree or higher in nursing

Current BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Proposed Schedule: Up to 19.75 hours per week with a minimum of 16 hours per month. Shifts will vary based on the operating hours of the Health Center.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering age appropriate, population-specific patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation while embracing the Core Values of Quality, Appreciation, Creativity and Sustainability in pursuing the HHHN Mission and Vision.

• Serve as a resource for nursing standards, competencies, policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with staff and other departments in the development of strategies to continuously improve quality of care and the patient experience.
• Utilize data to continuously meet care coordination needs across settings in conjunction with the patient, family and/or other members of the care team.
• Provide direct and indirect care that is safe, ethical, patient- and family-centered, culturally congruent and evidence-based.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
• Prepare the patient for encounter by following established protocols.
• Demonstrate competence in nursing clinical skill set.
• Demonstrate proper medication and vaccine management processes.
• Reconcile the medication list and prepare prescription renewals.
• Demonstrate complete, accurate, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Respond to patient phone calls using symptom-based policies and protocols to classify urgency and advise intervention options with clear documentation.
• Triage walk-in patients and assist with medical emergencies within the center.
• Initiate patient and family education plan that meets the needs of the patient.
• Perform ordered point of care testing (CLIA), including specimen collection, and proper documentation.
• Assist with patient encounter flow and trouble-shooting issues in collaboration with supervisor.
• Provide direction to LPNs and Medical Assistants.
• Provide guidance and mentor new and incumbent staff based on skill set.
• Attend meetings and serve on various organization committees.
• Assist with compliance and staff development duties.
• Complete health center daily, weekly or monthly tasks as assigned.
• Ensure operation of medical equipment by following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and requesting repairs.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted current RN license to practice nursing in New York State.
• A.A.S. degree or higher from an accredited nursing college.
• Minimum of one-year Registered Nurse clinical experience preferred.
• Ability to travel throughout the Network.
• Current BLS certification
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and electronic medical records.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, motivated and ability to work independently as well as in a team atmosphere.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The pay rate for this position is $37.46/hour.

Location

Malone Family Health