RN - Diagnostic Treatment Center
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Job Description: A Brooklyn outpatient Clinic is seeking a Registered Nurse with solid Phlebotomy and EKG experience.Position Type: HC-ContractLocation: Brooklyn, NYSchedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (1 hour lunch)Job Purpose The DTC RN ensures quality and safe delivery of nursing services in the Diagnostic & Treatment Center (DTC) and Day Health Center (DHC). Assesses, plans, implements, and coordinates nursing care in the Medical Practice and DHC. IdtJOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinates and collaborates with the Site Medical Director and members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) regarding Infection Control and Surveillance activities at the PACE Center. Aids in education to participants regarding all PACE services. Respond to email messages from vendors, participants or providers seeking basic information and / or looking for a response from a staff. Addresses pharmacy issues as they occur. Participant Care Administers medication and treatment as prescribed by the PCP. Investigates and assists in documenting and resolving customer issues and grievances in a timely, accurate, and courteous manner. This includes working with other departments to resolve the source of the problem(s). Provides prescribed or emergency care to patients requiring professional nursing services, including: venipuncture, dressing changes, straight catheterization, suctioning, immunizations, etc. Performs diagnostic tests as authorized by the Primary Care provider (PCP). Obtains laboratory specimens when indicated. Provide treatment under medical direction. Assesses, evaluates, and reports to physician the participant's physical and emotional condition, reaction to medications and/or treatments, and/or critical laboratory result requiring PCP intervention. Independently perform skilled nursing procedures, assessments and techniques based on specific Participant's needs while at the PACE Center. Only act within the scope of the individual's authority to practice. Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by the PACE organization before working independently. QualificationsEducation: Degree from an NLN accredited school of nursing required, BSN preferred. Successful completion of an accredited Nursing Program required. Baccalaureate degree highly preferred. Completed NYSED approved infection control coursework. A minimum of 8.0 education contact hours that may include contact hours of mandatory training requirements such as infection control coursework. Experience Minimum of one (1) year general clinical experience in a certified home health agency (CHHA), acute care, medical surgical, and/or critical care, Nursing Home experience required. Clinical experience must be within one (1) year from date of hire or transfer required. Customer Service experience required. Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or, if the individual has less than one (1) year of experience but meets all other requirements, must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring. License Current active and unrestricted license and registration in NYS as a Registered Nurse, required. The following are required certifications at the time of hire or transfer and must demonstrate recent verifiable experience (within one [1] year) to independently perform: Phlebotomy / Venipuncture IV Therapy EKG Interpretation Basic Life Support certified by the American Heart Association or American Red CrossPlease email: ...@hcmmi.com