RN - Urgent Care

Job Overview Registered Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients and their families following the nursing process, established standards and practices. Assist providers and other team members in coordinating patient care in a fast‑paced environment. Functions as a resource and charge nurse overseeing the daily activities of the department and support staff (LPNs and Medical Assistants). Base site: White Plains + float to additional 5 sites if necessary (New Rochelle, Greenwich, Yonkers, and Rye). Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities • Urgent Care Visits: Utilize evidence‑based knowledge and the nursing process to provide patient‑centered care to individuals with non‑urgent and urgent illnesses or injuries. Gather current symptoms and detailed patient history to efficiently consult and coordinate with providers to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. • Oversees patient care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants in the Urgent Care. Responsible and accountable for delegating and coordinating care provided to Urgent Care patients. • Performs approved technical procedures (e.g., EKG, phlebotomy, starting/monitoring IVs, selected laboratory tests) as may be required in clinical practice area. • Demonstrates a proactive approach to patient care, focusing on addressing each patient’s individual and family needs at the time of service; communicates identified needs in a timely manner. • Performs triage assessments and reports emergencies within the system. • Participates in QI and QA projects related to the highest standard of patient care. • Adheres to all standards required by the Urgent Care Association Accreditation. • Maintains daily logs and emergency equipment. • Performs initial and ongoing assessments as needed and monitors changes in the physical and psychosocial needs of patients using the nursing process. • Effectively and competently addresses patient phone calls, provides lab results, and schedules same‑day appointments as necessary based on UC policies. • Educates and counsels patient and/or caregiver with provisions for follow‑up. • Prepares the patient for and assists in complex procedures and treatments. • Charting: Patient charting is entered into the EMR accurately and in a timely manner. • Provides clinical direction to the support staff (LPNs, Medical Assistants). • Miscellaneous: Utilizes principles of infection control in the delivery of care; adheres to COVID‑19 policies and procedures. • Orders, maintains, and stocks supplies as needed; participates in yearly UC training opportunities; assists in precepting new hires; ensures that all clinical equipment is maintained in clean, working order. Required Qualifications Minimum education: Associate’s degree; Baccalaureate preferred. Minimum experience: 1 year in an Emergency or Critical Care setting. Current NY Licensure as an RN; required to obtain RN CT Licensure within 3 months of hire and provide evidence of application for RN NY Licensure within a month of hire. Must maintain both CT and NY RN licenses. BLS Certified; ACLS required upon hire; IV certification preferred. Competency skill checklist expected to be completed within the first 3 months. Pay Range $43.61 - $54.52 Hourly. The provided compensation range is based on industry standards. Equal Opportunity Employer Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr