Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center Inc’s mission is to extend health services equally to all, regardless of their ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity and respect.
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center Inc. The RN job duties include but are not limited to the following; Renders professional nursing care to patients within assigned area of service, does related work as required. Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing the RN is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of the department. Prepares and submits records and reports as indicated, answers verbal inquiries pertaining to patient care, and make unit rounds.
Essential Duties
- Participates in the upkeep of patient records while identifying patient goals and compliance
- Delegates to Medical Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurse selected aspects of care based on patient need, education and experience. Provides direction and supervision of non-professional staff
- Reports to medical team any significant conditions or symptoms regarding patients during history intake
- Performs outreach and follow up activities and documenting same in medical chart
- Coordinates clinical activities with Director of Nursing, and Chief of Service of the department
- Accepts modifications in assignments and or initiates changes in activities according to the needs of the unit; contributes to the improvement of unit morale
- Attends in house medical staff meetings and assures responsibility for professional development
- Administer Covid-19 nasal swabs
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
- Knowledge of general nursing theory, practice, methods and techniques involved in the performance of nursing services
- Must be familiar with the policies, procedures, and regulations of the Health Center as it relates to nursing services
- Ability to plan, organize and make recommendations
- Competence in counseling and educating patients
- Excellent computer skills, MS Word, MS Excel, Email
- Background check required.
- Must have a friendly and professional skills
- Excellent patient/customer service skills
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Location: One location
Benefit Conditions: A waiting period may apply