Registered Nurse

Overview

• Provide professional nursing care and clinical supervision to the patient care team, ensuring high standards of patient satisfaction and safety.
• Organize and delegate responsibilities, mentoring, evaluating, educating, scheduling, and counseling care team staff effectively.
• Coordinate daily huddles, manage materials and deliverables, and review patient charts for completeness and accuracy.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments, planning and coordinating care interventions collaboratively with the care team.
• Ensure nursing practices align with local, state, federal guidelines, and organizational policies.
• Screen, select, train, and evaluate care team staff, providing feedback and support for performance improvement.
• Collaborate with the Manager, Nursing, and Practice Administrator to manage clinical supplies and inventory effectively.
• Document progress notes in the electronic health record within 24 hours, maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide clinical supervision to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Medical Assistants (MAs) on the Care Team.
• Manage daily/weekly Care Team scheduling and PTO requests efficiently.
• Delegate tasks appropriately based on licensure scope and follow up to ensure completion.
• Function as Lead Nurse in the medical office in the absence of the Manager, Nursing.
• Coordinate and manage daily huddles, preparing materials and reviewing patient charts.
• Administer medications and conduct point-of-care tests as directed by the provider.
• Prepare equipment and assist physicians during patient treatment, examination, and testing.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality policies.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in hospital or ambulatory settings.
• Current, unrestricted RN licensure in the State of New York required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, regulations, and practices for patient care and safety.
• Skill in applying and modifying nursing principles and techniques to provide ongoing patient care.
• Ability to work independently, make clinical decisions, and delegate tasks appropriately.
• Excellent communication skills for patient care and team collaboration.