Registered Nurse- Part-time 3 days a week

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Registered Nurse is a licensed nurse responsible for delivery of nursing care directly to individual  adult clients. The Registered Nurse maintains the quality of client care through the ongoing processes of assessment, planning and implementation of nursing activities at the facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops, implements and evaluates the nursing care regimens for clients:
• Plans, coordinates and assesses client care
• Identifies client needs and provides direct nursing care based on the client’s care plan
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to develop, implement and evaluate client care
• Participates in the Primary Care program’s Quality Assurance program, assists with QA audits as assigned
• Identifies quality issues and opportunities for improving quality of care
• Documents client care with accurate and accessible records
• Distributes medication to clients and keeps accurate records for narcotics and controlled drugs in accordance with law and agency policies and procedures
• Orders adequate supplies and materials for rendering nursing care. 
• Communicates with Pharmacy, Laboratories and other vendors as needed.
• Interprets philosophy and objectives of the Primary Care’s nursing component to clients, families, staff and the community.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in staff development and educational program.

The above is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of the job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all the job functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program; Experience as a nursing care practitioner; Fluency in written and spoken English; Demonstrated understanding of the needs of pediatric and adult clients, Phlebotomy (including pediatric phlebotomy); Ability to see, hear and speak to clients; Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: 
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

EVALUATION METHODOLOGIES:
This position will be evaluated based on the incumbent’s ability to prioritize, time management skills and flexibility. In addition, the incumbent’s performance will be measured and evaluated according to the standardized tool used for all employees providing service to internal and external customers and incorporating Brightpoint Health’s Core Values.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 
Current registration and active license as a New York State Registered Nurse. CPR certification or completion of certification during employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SAFETY & SECURITY:
All workers are under obligation to follow rules and regulations pertaining to safety and security. Failure to comply with safety & security rules and regulations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.