Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Care bei One Brooklyn Health

The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for utilizing the nursing process in the provision of patient care for the patients served in the Medical Clinic. The Registered Nurse, in collaboration with other members of the health care team, assesses implements, evaluates and coordinates all patient care activities, as appropriate for the age of the patients served based on evidence-based nursing practice.

The duties and responsibilities of the Registered Nurse include but are not limited to:

• The Registered Nurse conducts patient assessments/data collection in an ongoing systematic manner, focusing on the physical, psychosocial and cultural diversity of the patient to determine care needs
• The Registered Nurse applies knowledge of illness; injuries and diseases specific to the population served and use this knowledge in the assessment process
• The Registered Nurse develops a goal directed, individualized/patient specific plan of care, prioritizes and utilizes resources available to the patient to support and execute the plan of care.
• The Registered Nurse collaborates with the patient care team in planning interventions to meet patient and family needs
• The Registered Nurse implements the plan of care, executing nursing interventions in accordance with established best practices, standards, policies and procedures
• The Registered Nurse works with the Nurse Navigator to ensure continuity of care and patient compliance with the developed plan of care
• The Registered Nurse works with the Nurse Navigator to evaluate and document patient response to care and the outcomes of care provided. The Nurse revises the nursing plan of care accordingly.
• The Registered Nurse determines if a patient’s primary care clinician needs to be contacted during treatment. Reasons may include the patient’s medical status, medication review or discussion of care managed by the primary care clinician that may affect the care delivered at the eligible provider’s care site
• The Registered Nurse identifies patients needing services not provided by the eligible provider and documents the process for directing the patient to the appropriate care setting.
• The Registered Nurse redirects patients to a more appropriate care setting if necessary (ER)
• The Registered Nurse reconciles and documents all medications for all of the patients treated in the clinic
• The Registered Nurse provides information about new prescriptions from the provider to patients/families/caregivers
• The Registered Nurse assesses patient/family/caregiver understanding of medications prescribed by the provider
• The Registered Nurse assesses patient response to medications on follow-up visits:
• The Registered Nurse documents over-the-counter medications, herbal therapies and supplements.
• The Registered Nurse reviews patient’s pain management plan (if applicable) consulting with provider regarding the effectiveness of the plan or the continued need for pain control as appropriate
• The Registered Nurse assesses potential barriers to adherence as documented in the patient teaching clinical flow sheet
• The Registered Nurse provides care instructions that include patient goals, disease and medication specific information, patient goals and self-care abilities
• The Registered Nurse provides the patient/family/caregiver written instructions, including recommendations for self-care
• The Registered Nurse or designee provides educational resources or refers patients/families/caregivers to resources for help in patient self-management
• The Registered Nurse notifies the Nurse Navigator of patients transitioning to other care settings (e.g. home to hospital, home with home care etc.)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• Minimum of (1) years’ experience in Medical-Surgical Nursing or equivalent experience preferred.
• NYS RN license; BCLS Required, ACLS/PALS in specialty areas required.

Language Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Skills:

• Basic computer knowledge and word processing skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to use verbal and nonverbal calming techniques to prevent crisis situations.

Physical Demands:

• Involves standing, walking, sitting, lifting and talking.
• May include some repetitive motions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and can be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., site, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health (OBH).

OBH is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.