DIAGNOSTIC TREATMENT CENTER RN

DIAGNOSTIC TREATMENT CENTER RN

Location : Bronx, NY

Pay Range : $50-51 / hr

Full Time OR Part Time Wed & Fri

8 : 30am - 5pm

JOB PURPOSE

The DTC RN ensures quality and safe delivery of nursing services in the Diagnostic & Treatment Center (DTC) and Day Health Center (DHC).

Assesses, plans, implements and coordinates nursing care in the Medical Practice and DHC.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

Coordinates and collaborates with the Site Medical Director and members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) in regards to Infection Control and Surveillance activities at the PACE Center.

Aids in education to participants regarding all PACE services.

Respond to email messages from vendors, participants or providers seeking basic information and / or looking for a response from a CenterLight staff.

Addresses pharmacy issues as they occur.

Participant Care

Administers medication and treatment as prescribed by the PCP.

Investigates and assists in documenting and resolving customer issues and grievances in a timely, accurate, and courteous manner.

This includes working with other departments to resolve the source of the problem(s).

Provides prescribed or emergency care to patients requiring professional nursing services, including : venipuncture, dressing changes, straight catheterization, suctioning, immunizations, etc.

Performs diagnostic tests as authorized by the Primary Care provider (PCP). Obtains laboratory specimens when indicated. Provide treatment under medical direction.

Assesses, evaluates and reports to physician the participant's physical and emotional condition, reaction to medications and / or treatments, and / or critical laboratory result requiring PCP intervention.

Independently perform skilled nursing procedures, assessments and techniques based on specific Participant's needs while at the PACE Center.

Quality

Evaluates and promotes a safe environment for the participant and complies with National Patient Safety

Responsible for completing all DTC logs as per regulations.

Documents all new medications administered at DTC in Participant's electronic medical record as per MD's orders.

Administration

Identifies and partners with other departments to resolve complex customer service inquiries.

Tracks all stock medications and medical supplies at the DTC and ensures proper inventory and expiration date. Includes inventory of Emergency Crash cart.

Places orders for resupply as appropriate.

Assists with coordination / preparation of mail order prescriptions. Completes prescription log and prepares mailing list.

Responsible for the overall operation of the DTC including equipment, Hazard disposal etc.

All other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS : Education :

Education :

Degree from an NLN accredited school of nursing required, BSN preferred

Successful completion of an accredited Nursing Program required. Baccalaureate degree highly preferred.

Completed NYSED approved infection control coursework. A minimum of 8.0 education contact hours that may include contact hours of mandatory training requirements such as infection control coursework

Experience :

Minimum of one (1) year general clinical experience in a certified home health agency (CHHA), acute care, medical surgical, and / or critical care, Nursing Home experience required.

Clinical experience must be within one (1) year from date of hire or transfer required.

Customer Service experience required

Minimum of one (1) year experience working with the elderly

Certifications :

The following are required certification at time of hire or transfer and must demonstrate recent verifiable experience (within one 1 year) to independently perform :

IV Therapy

Phlebotomy / Venipuncture

EKG interpretation

Basic Life Support certified by the American Heart Association or client)

License :

Current active and unrestricted license and registration in New York State required as a Registered Nurse.