Registered Nurse - Betances Health Center : Job Details

DescriptionFunctional Title:REGISTERED NURSEThe Registered Nurse reports to the Nurse Manager. This position provides leadership and patient education to staff and patients; and coordinates the day-to-day clinical administrative functions of the primary care practice and specialty services. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide oversight of the Licensed Practical Nursing and /or Medical Assistant staff including laboratory, primary care, specialty services, provider assignments and schedule.
• Provide health education and follow-up for patients regarding preventive or urgent care. Participate in collaborative initiatives to address health promotion and chronic care.
• Conduct internal collaborative work between the primary care practice and specialty clinics to ensure optimal utilization of services.
• Ensure quality standards set by the external regulatory agencies and internal standard operating protocol and procedures.
• Prepare QA and CQI reports for monthly and quarterly committee meetings respectively as assigned by Medical Director.
• Provide triage services as needed.
• Reporting to regulatory agencies as required by law
• Coordinate communication between Betances and admitting ER and hospital centers.
• Provides oversight to ensure and maintain patient flow to providers and efficient patient departure from clinic.
• Provide ongoing review of emergency equipment, biological and medications in order to maintain optimal readiness.
• Provide oversight for the ordering of medical supplies and durable medical equipment.

• Coordinate delivery and tracking of pharmaceutical samples. Special Projects to be determined by the Medical Director.
• Administer medication (orally, subcutaneously, nebulized)
• Provide wound care.
• Ensure immunizations are stored as per CDC regulations and temperature logs are monitored and maintained.
• Ensure that any vaccines ordered are appropriate. Validate that all vaccines given to children are entered into the City Immunization registry (CIR).
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Assist with Prior Authorization for medications
• Act as liaison with pharmacies

RequirementsKNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• NYS Licensed Registered Nurse with 2-5 years experience in a Primary Care Center or Ambulatory Center. Will consider comparable inpatient experience. BCLS certification.
• BS/MS Nursing
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Assertive, detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Intermediate computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Willing to train beyond basic skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English or Chinese/English) preferred.