FlexStaff is seeking a Registered Nurse with strong Phlebotomy and EKG skills for our client's outpatient clinic. This is a temporary position with the potential for permanent. Our client is a non-profit healthcare organization providing home and community-based healthcare and services for the elderly.
M-F 8:30am-5:00pm (1hr lunch)
Pay rate: $62/hr
Length of assignment: undetermined, potential for direct hire
Location: Amityville, NY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinates and collaborates with the Site Medical Director and members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) regarding Infection Control and Surveillance activities at the Diagnostic Treatment Center (DTC). 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. 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 and assessments. 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. 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.QUALIFICATIONS:
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. Minimum of one (1+) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or, if the individual has less than one (1) year of experience but meets all other requirements, must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.License:
Current active and unrestricted license and registration in NYS as a Registered Nurse, required. Current Driver’s License, required insurance and car available for work as required.The following are required certifications at the time of hire or transfer and must demonstrate recent verifiable experience (within one [1] year) to independently perform:
Phlebotomy / Venipuncture IV Therapy EKG Interpretation Basic Life Support certified by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).