RN

Description

Summary/Objective: 

The role of the Registered Nurse (RN) is to provide quality patient care according to the Community Clinic of Jefferson County and New York State Office of Mental Health Standards of nursing practice Article 31 outpatient clinic, including administration of medications and treatments. RN must demonstrate ability to respond to medical and psychiatric emergencies in a prompt, precise and professional manner and be able to work in collaboration with other medical and non-medical professional staff to provide comprehensive, cost effective care and to support a problem solving approach to issues. Assess, plan, document and evaluate patient care. Participates in quality improvement projects. Acts as a resource for nursing issues and keeps abreast of all aspects of assigned patient care. Contributes to multidisciplinary treatment planning by bringing a nursing focus to team collaboration and contributing to multidisciplinary treatment planning. Communicates effectively with medical team, Clinician team, Care Coordination Team, Crisis Team, and Clinic managers. Interacts effectively with patients, families, and significant others. Reports directly to the Practice Manager and will be assigned according to the needs of the clinic.

Essential Functions:

1. Assesses and triages patient’s physical and psychosocial needs.

2.  Prioritizes patient care by urgency of needs and acuity.

3. Collects critical information from available sources (i.e. hospital records, medication lists, other clinic records, lab results, etc.) and makes information available to the provider.

4.  Formulates a nursing plan based on assessed needs.

5.   Administers medications and treatment as directed by the provider.

6. Conducts Health Monitoring appointments as required by NYS OMH. 

7. Assists in completing Client treatment plans with the oversight of the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners. 

8.   Implements the medical and nursing plan of care using the nursing assessment of the patient’s ability to comply, educational needs and preferences and any self-management goals agreed upon.

9. Documents and maintains appropriate records, tasking reminder follow-up in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

10. Works with the providers to plan course of each day.

11. Is knowledgeable of patient load and expectations, through meetings or individual planning meetings with providers, with exception to Walk-In staff where pre-planning is not feasible.

12. Provides leadership, direction, and acts as a resource for all Clinic staff.

13. Assures that education given to patients is accurate, appropriate, consistent, and fits the plan of care outlined.

14. Demonstrates participation in professional development of self and team while always maintaining a positive attitude. 

15. Assists the agency in adhering to all regulatory requirements and guidelines.

16. Assists with the clinic’s Quality Improvement process.

17. Manages Clinic Medical supply inventory. 

18. Manages Clinic samples and discards as necessary. 

19. Required to have a valid NYS driver’s license and ability to drive legally.

20. Other duties as assigned by Clinic management. 

Work Environment:

Works in a regular office environment, exposure to noise, blood and/or body fluids. 

Physical Demands:

Standing, walking, memory, concentration, sitting for long periods of time, hearing, carrying, speaking, writing, bending, pulling, problem solving, lifting, reaching, kneeling, running, seeing, reading, climbing, pushing. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Full-Time

Travel:

Travel may be required.

Required Education and Experience: 

Registered professional RN with current NYS licensure. Prior nursing experience preferably in an environment working with children/adolescents, proficient computer skills, CPR and First Aid certified. 

Requirements

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

Registered NYS Nursing certification. Successful completion of routine pre-employment requirements as mandated by the New York State Department of Health, Office of Mental Health and Office of Children and Family Services along with ongoing clearances and exclusion checks. These requirements are to include employment health requirements, Covid-19 vaccination or exemption, reference checks, criminal background checks/fingerprinting, State Central Registry clearance and your eligibility to work in the United States. Valid NYS driver’s license required. 

Salary : $58,500 - $72,657