Job DescriptionSun River Health is currently seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join its busy team at our Bronx Boulevard site.
Position SummaryA Registered Nurse renders professional nursing care to patients, within an assigned unit or authorized community health center site, in support of medical care as directed by the medical staff and pursuant to the objectives and policies of the Sun River Community Health. In addition, this position will perform duties assigned on as needed basis.
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $45.00 - $52.10 per hour
Sign-On Bonus: $2,700 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible External Applicants - Terms and Conditions Apply.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Interviews patients for health history, including history of current complaint, and past and present use of medication utilizing patient identifies; document patient charts (must be time stamped and/or initialed).
- Maintains patient medical record and charts the following: nursing observation; vital signs; reactions to test, i.e., PPD results, in-house testing, and other pertinent information.
- Prepares equipment and assists physician during treatments and examinations of patients.
- Initiates follow-up, as necessary. Instruct patients on healthcare issues, as indicated by physician, diagnosis and/or inquiries by patient.
- Assesses and triages patients as they present, either by telephone or in person.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and provide appropriate care.
- Attends mandated training and keeps up to date on all nursing procedures including relevant procedures.
Requirements:- BSN - Bachelors of Science in Nursing required
- Minimum Work-Related Experience: 0-1 year
- Preferred Work-Related Experience: 2-4 years
Minimum Licensure:
- Valid New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License
- CPR/BLS-HCP Certification
ResponsibilitiesRelation to Mission
The mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.
Job Responsibilities
The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Sun River Health may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
