Advanced Practice Nurse (Fulltime)

Nurse ManagerSun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester. Sun River Health is currently looking for a Nurse Manager to join our team at our Wyandanch site.Summary: A Nurse Manager renders professional nursing care to patients, within an assigned unit or authorized community health center site, in support of medical care as directed by the medical staff and pursuant to the objectives and policies of the Sun River Health. Participate in the interview process, make hiring decisions, train staff on policies and procedures, conduct performance reviews, and follow progressive discipline guidelines as needed. Responsible for conducting monthly quality health standard audits of assigned units. Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $90,125.06 - $112,656.32$2,700 Sign-On Bonus – Terms and Conditions ApplyEssential Duties and Job ResponsibilitiesProvide patient education according to patient's needs and preferences and document in medical recordAttend mandated training and demonstrate competence on all nursing procedures, including relevant lab proceduresEnsure that all clinical staff (nurses, medical and clinical assistants, laboratory staff, and, and Patient Navigators) adhere to and understand the work flows, documentation requirements in EHR according to SRH quality standardReview all site quality data monthly and identify, lead and develop strategies for improvement in collaboration with the site leadership team, to promote quality, safety and patient satisfactionEnsure that site champions are identified for the core quality initiatives and core systems including workflow and documentation are understood and executedEnsure that SRH standard procedures and work flows are implemented and followed, including but not limited to: medication management, pre-visit planning, team huddles, accurate and timely completion of Nursing Quality Logs, exam room readiness, ordering and storing of supplies and equipmentResponsible for oversight of laboratory operations and continuous review of In-House Lab Tests Quality Control and Maintenance LogsEnsure that the quality of care is assessed and improved through regular record auditsIn collaboration with the rest of the site leadership team, develop and lead initiatives to promote and improve quality, safety and patient satisfactionParticipation in Grand RoundsDemonstrate knowledge of decontamination and sterilization processes, and perform regular review of D & S Processing and Maintenance Logs (note: in sites with dental services, dentist performs more intensive review of logs, but NM needs to be familiar with and shares responsibility for compliance with standards)Conduct monthly component meetings with all clinical support team and review the priority issues of the organization including quality, safety and patient satisfaction including any organizational updates or initiativesMonitor and facilitate patient follow-up as needed, including test results and missed appointmentsDemonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, and provide age- appropriate and culturally sensitive care, including use of medical interpreters as indicatedPerform direct patient care duties of an RN: interview patients for health history, prepare equipment and assist practitioner during examination and treatment of patients, document in patient's medical record according to SRH standard, assess and triage patients as neededComplete annual clinical competencies of Nurses (LPNs,RNs) & Medical AssistantsEnsure that all newly hired staff has completed all onboarding requirementsEssential Job QualificationsMinimum Education Requirement: Bachelor's DegreeNursing Management experience RequiredMinimum Licensure Requirement:Registered Nurse – NYSCPR/BLS CertificationJoin us at Sun River Health and be part of an award-winning network of care that has been serving our communities since 1975. We are always looking for skilled and dedicated professionals to join our team and help us continue our mission of providing quality health care to all.