Registered Nurse - Primary Care

Job Description

Provides direct patient care, documentation, administration of medications, minorlaboratory testing, and communicates with patients, health care providers, pharmacies and vendors within the scope of practice intended by the Licensed Registered Nurse regulations of the New York State Nurse Practice Act. Makes decisions regarding urgency of needs, and triages emergent care situations to the appropriate care provider. Collaborates with residents, physicians, and social workers in clinical decision making and follows up on patient care needs.

Pay Range :

Pay Range : $35.35- 44.67 Hourly

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries / hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Job Requirements

Education : Has fulfilled the requirements to be a Licensed Registered Nurse in NY State; BSN preferred.

Experience (minimum required) : Two to three years experience in direct nursing care; experience with patients of all ages preferred. Ambulatory care and telephone triage experience preferred. Computer literacy essential.

License / Certification Required : NYS Licensed RN, CPR (AHA)

Skills (to include equipment, software, etc.) : Effective interpersonal communication and problem solving skills. Ability to work collaboratively and courteously with others.