Registered Nurse

Job Summary:

Renders professional nursing care to patients within assigned area of services; does related work as required. Under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Service or the Director of Women’s Services, the Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of the department. Prepares and submits records and reports as indicated, answers verbal and written inquiries pertaining to patient care and make unit rounds.                                                                                                                    

Primary Responsibility of the Position:

·         Participates in the upkeep of patient records while identifying patient goals and compliance.

·         Delegates to medical assistants and licensed practical nurses selected aspects of care based on patient need, education, and experience of the staff person. Provides direction and supervision of non-professional staff.

·         Reports to the medical team any significant conditions or symptoms regarding patients during history intake.

·         Performs outreach and follow-up activities and documenting same in medical chart.

·         Coordinates clinical activities with the Director of Clinical Affairs and the Chief of Service of the department.

·         Accepts modifications in assignment(s) and or initiates changes in activities according to the needs of the unit; contributes to the improvement of unit morale.

·         Attending in-house medical staff meetings and assures responsibility for professional development.

·         Administer COVID 19 nasal swabs.        

·         Rotate between Health Center sites as directed.

·         Performs other related duties as assigned.