ApplyDescriptionPosition Title : Registered Nurse Health ServicePosition Reports To : Program Supervisor and Medical DirectorDuties and Tasks : * Prepares patients for visits with providers by performing and recording vital signs including blood pressure, temperatures, pulse, weight, and other procedures as needed.
- Collect record and maintain patient information such as medical history, reports and examination results.* Reviews patients' medical records for completeness and updates prior to patients' visit.
- Assists in routine medical examinations by preparing the patient, the equipment, and supplies and assisting the provider as needed.
- Assist in preparing routine diagnostic request forms.* Occasional lifting of patients with assistance, reaching, handling, and fingering of instruments and caring of patient needs.
- Books patients for tests and appointments with outside facilities and / or specialist.* Provides guidance to non-clinical staff regarding clinical issues (i.
e. phone triage).* Prescribe or administer treatment, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness to patients including children and infants.
- Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.* Understand and follow VIP's "Mission Statement", Organizational Policies and Structure.
- Performs other job related duties as required or assigned.* Supervision and support to the medical assistants.* Responsible for meaningful use and PCMH requirements and staff training.
- Infectious Control training* Lead support to the medical director in the continue quality assurance (CQI) monthly meetings.
- Produce CQI monthly report a quality measures to present to the board.* Support the quality assurance director with review of patient charts and reports.
- Assist with the annual UDS report and assure all quality measures are being ?followed.* Maintain logs; Refrigerate temperature logs, VFC orders and logs, consent forms.
Qualifications : * Current NYS Registered Nurse* Current Infection Control Certificate* Current BCLS* Minimum 2 years similar work, internship, or volunteer experience required* Bilingual in Spanish* Proficiency with computers technology* Demonstrate interpersonal relationship skills* Demonstrates written and verbal communication skills* Ability to interact effectively with all populations served.
PM20Salary Description$50-$60 / Hour