Full-Time Registered Nurse

(Rotating schedule) to include alternate weekends. Banyan Health Systems has been serving Miami-Dade and Broward Counties since 1970. We provide quality, individualized care to each of our patients. Our system of integrated health services brings together specialized psychiatric care, primary care, pediatrics, geriatrics, and an extensive program of residential and outpatient substance abuse & behavioral health services under one umbrella. At Banyan Health Systems, we believe when individuals are healthy and strong, our communities are better for it. We are currently looking for individuals who share our mission of integrating primary and behavioral health care while providing access to all individuals. We focus on providing quality and compassionate care in order to assist our patients in living their best life. We are dedicated to the endless pursuit of excellence and treat everyone with dignity, humanity, and respect. If you share these beliefs and want to join us to make a difference, please take some time to read the post below. Registered Nurse SUMMARY To provide direct nursing care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in compliance with medical regulatory standards; to assist the physicians and practitioners in all aspects of care in the clinical environment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Supervise medical assistants to ensure appropriate coverage for scheduled physicians and practitioners, sound clinical practice, and adherence to the Agency’s rules of conduct. Perform health education and shared medical visits for chronic ailments in accordance to standards of care. Administer and read purified protein derivative (PPD) skin tests as ordered by the physician or practitioner and notify the aforementioned of the results. Interview patients to obtain medical history and medication use and measure their vital signs, which include height, weight, body mass index (BMI), pulse, blood pressure, blood glucose if applicable, and state of depression as measured via the use of the PHQ-9. Data enter all medical history, medication use, and vital signs into patients’ electronic health record (EHR). Maintain the sanitation of the consultation room and medical instrumentations using Agency approved germicidal cleaning agents. Perform ear irrigations, electrocardiograms (EKG), conduction of in-house vision and hearing tests, administration of injections prescribed by the physician or practitioner, and preparation of the consultation room for the collection of gynecological and other pathological specimens. Call patients to the consultation room once the physician or practitioner is ready to initiate the medical encounter. Ensure all diagnostic and/or specialist’s consultative notes are available and reviewed by the ordering physician or practitioner prior to the scheduled visit Monitor and complete all logs for the use of in-house medications, temperature of the refrigeration unit housing vaccines, and functionality of the eye wash station and automated external defibrillator (AED). Attend all mandatory trainings required by the Agency such as the consistent actualization of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Administer first aid or basic life support as directed by the attending physician or practitioner. Check all consultation rooms have the necessary inventory of medical supplies. Monitor and label the expiration dates of all in house medications and vaccines. Eliminate all expired medications and/or vaccines in accordance to the Agency’s policies and procedures. Flexible to work rotational extended hours and weekend shifts Preparation of instruments required for in house medical procedures. Other duties as assigned. NON-ESSENTIALS FUNCTIONS None noted at this time. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise medical assistants to ensure appropriate coverage for scheduled physicians and practitioners, sound clinical practice, and adherence to the Agency’s rules of conduct. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE A graduate of an accredited Nursing program. A bachelor’s in nursing is preferred. Current/valid State of Florida Nursing license is required and in good standing, as well as current, CPR/BLS is required. One year minimum experience in medical nursing. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, write and speak in English and Spanish (or other languages) helpful. Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memorandums. Agility to effectively communicate information both orally and written on one-to-one and small group situations to clients and other employees. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS Must be organized and able to schedule workload appropriately without hindrance to client appointments etc. DECISION MAKING Must be able to work independently with competent decision making using established criteria and guidelines. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Accounting software; Database software; Internet software and Word Processing software. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIROMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. SAFETY Follows the general guidelines of the Agency to promote and maintain a safe working environment. Salary Range: $30.00 to $34.00 Hr. plus shift differential. SCHEDULE Registered Nurse (rotating schedule) to include alternate weekends. #J-18808-Ljbffr