Registered Nurse - Internal Medicine

Reports To: Head Nurse Responsibilities Assessment of patient's, families and community health needs Active role in interviewing and case finding Perform initial interviews, assessment and preparation of patients Execute medical regimens as prescribed by the practitioner Assist practitioners with patient care, on- and off-site Maintain quality nursing care, nursing notes and plans Perform necessary nursing procedures, i.e., injections Provide patient education and counseling Training and supervision of volunteers, paraprofessionals, and the licensed practical nurse Be familiar with emergency procedures and protocols Be familiar with Clinical policies and programs Be familiar with referral procedures and back-up sources Be familiar with lab procedures and back-up laboratories Coordinate and direct patient flow during clinical sessions Coordinate special clinical programs as needed Participate and coordinate on- and off-site screening projects Assist with the compilation of health statistics Act as the patient's advocate and liaison for preservation of patient's rights Perform other duties as assigned Responsibilities Assessment of patient's, families and community health needs Active role in interviewing and case finding Perform initial interviews, assessment and preparation of patients Execute medical regimens as prescribed by the practitioner Assist practitioners with patient care, on- and off-site Maintain quality nursing care, nursing notes and plans Perform necessary nursing procedures, i.e., injections Provide patient education and counseling Training and supervision of volunteers, paraprofessionals, and the licensed practical nurse Be familiar with emergency procedures and protocols Be familiar with Clinical policies and programs Be familiar with referral procedures and back-up sources Be familiar with lab procedures and back-up laboratories Coordinate and direct patient flow during clinical sessions Coordinate special clinical programs as needed Participate and coordinate on- and off-site screening projects Assist with the compilation of health statistics Act as the patient's advocate and liaison for preservation of patient's rights Perform other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York Basic CPR (BCLS) Certification required One to two years of experience in professional nursing Bilingual in English/Chinese (Mandarin) Compensation And Benefits Medical insurance Employer-paid dental, vision, disability and life insurance 403(b) retirement savings plan Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health and dependent care Paid time off (6 weeks) Continuing medical education time and allowance Employee Assistance Program Employee Discount Programs National Health Services Corps loan repayment program available, and The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program #J-18808-Ljbffr