A community health center in New York City is currently seeking a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join their growing team in Manhattan. About the Opportunity:
- Start Date: ASAP
- Assignment Length: Ongoing (Contract to Hire)
- Schedule: Monday to Friday (1 Saturday per month)
- Hours: 8am to 6pm (Mon & Wed); 8am to 5pm (Tues, Thurs, Fri); 8am to 4pm (Sat)
- EMR: eClinicalWorks (ECW)
- Patient Population: All ages - Medically Underserved Population
- Supervising: 20-30 people - Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Medical Assistants, Phlebotomist, Institutional Aide (Clinical Operations)
Responsibilities: The Nurse Manager (RN) will:
- In conjunction with the DON and HR Manager, recruit, hire, monitor competency, and supervise Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, Phlebotomist and Institutional Aide (Clinical Operations). Coordinate schedules and authorize vacation, continuing medical education and other leaves of absence for these staff
- Oversee quality assurance activities regarding nursing and other clinical services
- Monitor utilization of nursing services and staffing productivity
- Provide clinical nursing services. Triage, monitor, record, and report symptoms and changes in patients' condition
- Administer drugs, immunizations, medical devices or other forms of treatment, such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy or related therapeutic procedures as needed
- Coordinate initial orientation and continuing education through in service presentations and education as directed by DON
- Provide periodic evaluation of nursing staff performance and competency in accordance with personnel manual
- Prepare requisitions for supplies, materials, equipment and other items necessary for the effective functioning of the medical units
- Serve as a role model for all clinical / nursing staff
- Ensure staff is aware of and adhere to the Health Center's policies and procedures
- Monitor patient flow, including walk-in screening procedures, shifting of staff as needed, and evaluating and maintaining efficient and effective patient access
- Assist the DON in the creation of workflow and policies and procedures
- Participate in internal meetings
- Maintain all licensure requirements. Adhere to the Center's clinical protocols and other standards of professional conduct.
- Performs other functions as directed by DON necessary for the proper care of patients and functioning of the Center
Qualifications:
- Current NYS Registered Nurse License
- Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
- 2+ years of Nursing experience
- 1+ year of Charge Nurse experience
- BLS Certification
- Infection Control Certification
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of general nursing theory, practice, methods, and techniques involved in the performance of general nursing services
- Ambulatory Care, FQHC, Community Health outpatient experience required
Desired Skills:
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Experience working with indigent or medically underserved populations.