Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.
Current license as registered professional nurse in New York State.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong oral, written and organizational skills
Strong computer skills.
Committed and effective team worker.
Strong commitment to the provision of quality medical care for medically underserved individuals.
Proven capacity to work productively in highly collaborative settings and to seek and synthesize input from multiple stakeholders.
Knowledge of Public Health practices/procedures, HRSA regulations, federal regulations and EMR.
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
Provides nursing care and administers medications and treatments, as ordered by Physician/Nurse Practitioner
Works closely with CMO, Director of Operations, Clinical Nurse Manager and Practice Manager to ensure health center operates in coordinated, organized manner such that quality care and services are provided.
Serves as a member of Quality Assurance, Infection Control and other committees as deemed necessary.
Participates in development, review, revision, implementation and monitoring of policies/procedures at the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager.
Coordinates care and scheduling with Registered Nurse staff at other sites
As directed by Clinical Nurse Manager, supervises LPNs, Certified Medical Assistants/clinical support staff in all clinical activities
Provides oversight and direction in scheduling and follow-up visits for patients as clinically indicated, including triage.
Provides health education to patients and their families as needed.
Flexibility to work in both health center locations as assigned.
Prepare examination/treatment rooms; measure vital signs (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure) as well as height and weight and records information in EMR;
Maintain/oversee inventory and order medical supplies and materials.
Oversee/maintain log books for quality control.
Preload/cues patient charts (med list, problems, allergies, vitals) prior to examination as needed.
Clean and sterilize instruments as needed.
Operate electronic electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test or calls a medical facility to schedule patients for tests as needed.
Administer treatments and perform routine laboratory tests as needed.
Utilize NYSIIS for immunization tracking/upload.
Administer injections as requested by MD/NP.
Participates in Chronic Care Management/Population Health Management Programs and other programs such as open house/medical screenings and community outreach initiatives as developed by the Center.
Triage same day appointments or problem visits.
Pre-visit planning.
ER/hospital discharge planning, care coordinator and transition of care.
Assists Clinical Nurse Manager in recruitment and mentoring of nursing and clinical staff.
Utilized Healthix to receive patient hospitalization, ER and rehab tests and procedures and preloads EMR.
Completes environmental rounds and equipment inventory.
Participates in daily huddle.
Schedules bi-annual pharmacy inspection and equipment inspection, as requested by Clinical Nurse Manager.
Acts as care manager for patients with complex medical and behavioral health care needs;
Compliance with social distancing, adherence to PPE and infection protocols.