Registered Nurse New

A health services network in New York City is looking to add a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join one of their facilities in Harlem.

About the Opportunity:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday (no weekends!)
• Hours: 7am to 3pm or 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm or 10am to 6pm (flexible!)
• Patient Population: OPWDD

Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with all healthcare professionals, pharmacies, labs & hospitals and coordinating care to ensure all health care needs of the individuals are met
• Attending pertinent medical and psychiatric appointments to advocate for the individuals and ensure appropriate treatment plans
• Following up on all treatment recommendations in a timely manner
• Ensuring all medical and psychiatric treatment plans are compliant with current Standards of Care and State Regulations
• Checking monthly medication order for accuracy and monitoring for adequate supplies of medications
• Verifying each newly prescribed medication and ensuring that each is filled in a timely manner; ensure fiscal responsibility around medication ordering
• Providing 24-hour telephone triage on call services, weekdays (carrying cell phone) and appropriately notify the Director of Nursing in the event of emergencies
• Obtaining and maintaining medical histories and records to assure continuity of medical history
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
• Patient oriented
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized