Nurse RN I

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing regime for all clinic patients/clients.
• Executes physicians’ orders using sound judgment and administers medication as prescribed.
• Confers with physicians as necessary when in his/her professional judgment a prescribed medical regime needs interpretation and/or clarification.
• Records, reports and interprets nursing services and client’s responses.
• Collaborates with appropriate members of the health team to facilitate the highest quality of services.
• Participates in maintaining standards of nursing practice.
• Participates in interdisciplinary meetings, which influences or determines policies affecting nursing practice.
• Triage education of walk-in patients and performs venipuncture as necessary.
• Updates prenatal log book and follows up on abnormal labs and referrals as necessary.
• Orders medications, vaccines and medical supplies as needed.
• Implements specific responsibilities as delegated by the Center Director and Director of Nursing.
• Maintains nursing competence through participation in continuing professional education and other appropriate learning experience.
• Facilitates related services for health center patients and CHN staff as appropriate, with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State.
• Current CPR certificate or plan to attend a CPR training course within six (6) months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrates competence as a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to relate comfortably and professionally to all clients/patients in discussing their individual needs for ongoing health maintenance and education.
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a team relationship to meet the objectives of the program.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuing development of nursing knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate.