RN (Per Diem)

Hudson Headwaters Health Network Inc.; Town of Malone (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Hudson Headwaters Health Network Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse for a part-time role with 16 hours per month minimum and up to 19.75 hours per week. The position requires an unrestricted NY RN license, a nursing degree (AA.S.

or higher), BLS, and proficiency with EMR and Microsoft Office. The nurse will provide direct and indirect patient care, coordinate care within the team, and educate patients and families while adhering to core values and infection control policies.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted RN license to practice in New York.
• BLS certification required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and EMR.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver age-appropriate patient care using the nursing process.
• Triage walk-in patients and assist with medical emergencies.
• Provide guidance to staff and mentor new and incumbent personnel.
• Document accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Coordinate care across settings with patients and families.

Education

A.A.S. degree in nursing

Tools

EMR systems

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Work Location

In-Person

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