Registered Nurse (RN)

About us

Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center, Inc. is a non-profit community health center providing comprehensive primary health care in the heart of Fort Greene section of Brooklyn, New York. Over the past 40 years, BPMC has grown considerably and looking to expand in the near future. The services currently offered at Brooklyn Plaza are primary health care and support services including Adult Medicine, Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Geriatric Care; Dental; Women's Health including Prenatal Care and Family Planning; Behavioral Health; Podiatry; Social Work, and Nutrition Counseling; and School-Based Health Center.

Our health care organization is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our team. The RN is a licensed professional nurse responsible for the coordination of nursing services at our health center. The RN facilitates quality services by providing primary care to patients, including assessment, treatment, care planning, and nursing care evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with physicians and all staff members as it relates to the patient care team; provide backup support to the care team as appropriate.
• Coordinates phone calls from patients regarding their questions and refers to the appropriate resources, i.e., physician, case management. * Provides patient education by supporting and teaching patients about self-care management goals/activities.
• Coordinates medication administration and reconciliation for co-located programs (if applicable).

• Ensures nursing practices of the care team, as well as own practices, are in accordance with nursing standards, local, state, and federal guidelines, and organizational policy.
• Coordinates all QA/QI activities for the program, including those related to Ryan White standards as well as eHIVQual requirements.

• Calls patients at physician's request to assure compliance with treatment plan and/or response to the treatment prescribed.

• Follows up on abnormal laboratory results requiring patient action and possibly re measurement; this includes but is not limited to altering medication dosage as per physician's order and/or accepted protocols and dietary changes, etc.
• Coordinates requests for medication refills according to organizations' procedures and protocols.
• Coordinates outpatient work-up and or treatment plans when the patient situation requires it (i.e. further clinical testing, x-rays, and facilitates communication between physicians and health care providers).
• Provides direct care for patients including vital signs, blood pressure monitoring, and medication administration. Monitors patients during a medical emergency situation, while waiting for 911 assistance and transport to Emergency Department.
• Utilizes EMR to document all patient care, medication administration.
• Promotes patient education through assessment; develops strategies to maintain high levels of wellness for at-risk populations.
• Maintains licensure and certification as required and is responsible for own professional development through periodic attendance at ongoing educational events.
• Participates in program evaluation and quality improvement activities.
• Supports implementation of programs and procedures developed at an organizational level.
• Understands and supports the practice of other team members and refers patients appropriately.
• Assist with compliance with FQHC standards and regulations where applicable * Performs other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program
• Current registration and active license as a New York State Registered Nurse; Experience as a nursing care practitioner;
• CPR certification or completion of certification during employment
• Demonstrated understanding of the needs of clients in treatment for HIV/AIDS and substance abuse; Ability to see, hear and speak to clients; Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Clinic
• School

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All clients, patients, and staff wear masks throughout the facilities and common areas are sanitized regularly.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location