Job DescriptionBrief 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.