Registered Nurse

Evergreen Health

At Evergreen, we value collaborative, down-to-earth individuals and encourage self-expression. We recognize that our diverse workforce allows us to provide culturally competent care to everyone in our community.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for performing the duties of a registered nurse in the primary care facility. They collaborate and support the team members to ensure a patient-focused approach to care. The Registered Nurse assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history and physical examinations.

As part of the essential functions of this role, the Registered Nurse :

• Facilitates patient continuity of care with the healthcare team in an efficient and timely manner
• Collaborate and support the team members to ensure a patient-focused approach to care
• Renders health education regarding different treatment options
• Provides patients with information on prescribed therapies and discusses expectations
• Assists with rooming patients as needed
• Administers medication and provides treatment prescribed by provider
• Performs immunizations and injections
• Works in collaboration with other RNs to ensure clinic duties, tasks and coverage are completed
• Utilizes Clear Triage adhering to established procedures and protocols for all sick and or symptomatic patients

Qualified candidate will have a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State (see RN education requirements below); current BLS / CPR certification; one (1) year of experience in a medical office setting preferred; experience with HIV / AIDS or other infectious disease practice preferred; demonstrated phlebotomy skills preferred; candidate must be able to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally and have familiarity with computers and MS software (Outlook, Word); Candidate must have familiarity with electronic charting system, Medent preferred; sensitivity toward cultural diversity, awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential

Job type : Full-time

Required License / Certification : RN in New York State; BLS / CPR

Required Education : Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) OR a documented plan to complete a BSN within NYSED's RN BSN requirement timeframe OR Associate degree with degree / license dates meeting NYSED's exemption requirements

Required Experience : One (1) year in a medical office setting preferred, experience with HIV / AIDS or other infectious disease practice preferred, phlebotomy skills preferred

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