DIAGNOSTIC TREATMENT CENTER RN
Location : Bronx, NY
Pay Range : $50-51/hr Full Time OR Part Time Wed & Fri 8:30am - 5pm
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.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: IDT
- Coordinates and collaborates with the Site Medical Director and members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) in regards to 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 CenterLight 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.
Quality
- Evaluates and promotes a safe environment for the participant and complies with National Patient Safety
- Responsible for completing all DTC logs as per regulations.
- Documents all new medications administered at DTC in Participant's electronic medical record as per MD's orders.
Administration
- Identifies and partners with other departments to resolve complex customer service inquiries.
- Tracks all stock medications and medical supplies at the DTC and ensures proper inventory and expiration date. Includes inventory of Emergency Crash cart. Places orders for resupply as appropriate.
- Assists with coordination/preparation of mail order prescriptions. Completes prescription log and prepares mailing list.
- Responsible for the overall operation of the DTC including equipment, Hazard disposal etc.
- All other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education:
- 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 experience working with the elderly
Certifications:
- The following are required certification at time of hire or transfer and must demonstrate recent verifiable experience (within one 1 year) to independently perform:
- IV Therapy
- Phlebotomy / Venipuncture
- EKG interpretation
- Basic Life Support certified by the American Heart Association or client)
License:
- Current active and unrestricted license and registration in New York State required as a Registered Nurse.