Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Assesses health status of clients assigned to daily work schedule and develops a plan of care.
• Performs and documents Nursing Intake/Medical History in accordance with agency policy and procedure.
• Trikes sick call list as assigned and makes referrals for treatment to appropriate level of medical practitioner.
• Completes follow-up assessment of clients who are treated for chronic and/or acute illnesses to monitor effectiveness of prescribed treatments.
• Screens clients for TB by administering PPD and assessing the reaction to the PPD.
• Maintains flow sheets for Diabetics on insulin therapy.
• Changes dressings, wounds, and provides other treatments that are prescribed by a physician that are within the standards of Nursing Practice.
• Documents all assessments, interventions and response to treatments in the progress notes.
• Administers and documents medications prescribed to agency clients.
• Packages doses of medication for self-administration by clients for periods when the medical clinic is closed or for clients who are permitted to self-medicate in accordance with agency policies.
• Picks up orders for treatments and diagnostic tests and completes appropriate request and/or consult forms.
• Notes date, time and signature for each order picked up.
• Provides patient education relative to diet, exercise, medication and treatments that are ordered.
• Collaborates with referral specialists to coordinate and monitor the care provided.
• Communicates a professional image through the use of appropriate non-verbal behavior and proper attire.
• Transcribes medication orders to medication administration record and completes procedures to obtain medications from pharmacy.
• Functions as a team member to organize and prioritize responsibilities to complete work assignments.
• Takes vital signs as ordered for hypertensive clients, and documents results on flow sheet.
• Maintains inventories of stock items and orders supplies as indicated.
• Maintains narcotic records as required by regulatory agencies.
• Reviews medication orders and obtains renewal orders or orders to discontinue prescribed medications in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Uses communication skills effectively with medical Clinic staff, clients and clinical staff to maintain a positive working relationship that fosters quality medical care.
• Advises physicians and nursing supervisor of any problems that may arise in the provision of medical care that is indicated and/or ordered.
• Respects confidentiality by releasing restricted information to only those individuals who are authorized and have a need to know.
• Communicates clients' health status to treating physicians and/or physician's assistant in a timely manner.
• Maintains a calm, knowledgeable demeanor and keeps composure under stressful conditions.
• Cooperates with Medical Staff, and administration and other agency staff in a collaborative effort of providing quality medical care and a positive working relationship.
• Cooperates with physicians, supervisor and co-workers in working towards departmental goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• An Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• NYS RN licensure.
• BLS certification.
• At least One-Three (1-3) years demonstrated experience as an RN preferably working with substance use and/or mental health population.
• Available to work a flexible schedule as needed in response to program and staff needs.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to multi-task with excellent organization skills.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Team player and ability to work independently.