Registered Nurse - Community Health Systems : Job Details

The Community Health Center of Buffalo (CHCB) is seeking a Full-time, experienced Registered Nurse to join our large, diverse, well established, growing and state-of-the-art health center.

CHCB offers competitive pay and benefits for Full and Part Time staff including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurances, 401k, Tuition Assistance and Paid Time Off.

Full-time RN is eligible for Nurse Corps. Loan Repayment program!

Primary Function: Delivers nursing care under the supervision of the Medical Provider.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides direction to the Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants

Triages patient phone calls and patient visits

Provides case management

Provides care to patients requiring nurse only visits

Maintains clean, safe orderly work environment

Performs supportive duties to maintain efficient patient flow

Prepares rooms and patients for and assists Medical Providers with examinations and procedures

Performs routine diagnostic tests

Collects and processes specimens

Prepares and administers medications as directed by the health care provider

Reviews lab results and reports abnormal findings to the providers

Maintains supplies for patient rooms

Participates in quality improvement activities.

Communicates effectively with patients and staff.

Maintains a professional manner in interacting with patients and staff

Maintains the integrity of the medical record

Maintains documentation in logs as appropriate

Provides patient education

Physical Demands: Requires periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping. Evening work may be required.

Minimum Qualifications: Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York. Associates or Bachelors Degree in Nursing. One year experience in an ambulatory health care setting. Computer literacy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications: Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York. Bachelors Degree in Nursing. Three years experience in an ambulatory health care setting. Experience with an Electronic Medical Record System.

1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East

Hourly Rate: $31.61/hr, - $38.15/hr.