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RN - Women's Health (Full-Time)

Hudson Headwaters Health Network

Glens Falls, NYFull-timeNo compensation foundTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Glens Falls, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Registered Nurse License

Job overview

Hudson Headwaters Health Network is hiring a RN - Women's Health (Full-Time). The Registered Nurse provides age‑appropriate, population‑specific patient care using the nursing process while upholding quality, appreciation, creativity, and sustainability values. The role includes direct and indirect care, medication management, documentation, patient education, and collaboration to improve care quality and patient experience.

Key focus areas include Serve as a resource for nursing standards, competencies, policies and procedures, Collaborate with staff and other departments to develop strategies for continuous quality improvement, and Utilize data to meet care coordination needs across settings with patients and families.

Important skills include Patient Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, Care Planning, Care Implementation, Care Evaluation, and Infection Control.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient AssessmentNursing DiagnosisCare PlanningCare ImplementationCare EvaluationInfection ControlMedication ManagementVaccine ManagementElectronic Medical Record DocumentationPhone TriageWalk‑in Patient TriagePoint‑of‑Care Testing (CLIA)Specimen CollectionPatient EducationTeam CollaborationQuality ImprovementData Utilization for Care CoordinationMedical Equipment TroubleshootingSupervision of LPNs and Medical AssistantsMentoring New StaffCulturally Congruent CareEvidence‑Based Practice

Qualifications

Registered Nurse License

Full job description

Requisition Number.

26-2152

Location/Store Number.

Hudson Headwaters Womens Health

Job Description/Requirements.

Proposed Schedule: 40 hours per week. Shifts will vary Monday-Friday, four 10 hour days from 7am-5:30pm.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering age appropriate, population-specific patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation while embracing the Core Values of Quality, Appreciation, Creativity and Sustainability in pursuing the HHHN Mission and Vision.

  • Serve as a resource for nursing standards, competencies, policies and procedures.

  • Collaborate with staff and other departments in the development of strategies to continuously improve quality of care and the patient experience.

  • Utilize data to continuously meet care coordination needs across settings in conjunction with the patient, family and/or other members of the care team.

  • Provide direct and indirect care that is safe, ethical, patient- and family-centered, culturally congruent and evidence-based.

  • Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.

  • Prepare the patient for encounter by following established protocols.

  • Demonstrate competence in nursing clinical skill set.

  • Demonstrate proper medication and vaccine management processes.

  • Reconcile the medication list and prepare prescription renewals.

  • Demonstrate complete, accurate, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

  • Respond to patient phone calls using symptom-based policies and protocols to classify urgency and advise intervention options with clear documentation.

  • Triage walk-in patients and assist with medical emergencies within the center.

  • Initiate patient and family education plan that meets the needs of the patient.

  • Perform ordered point of care testing (CLIA), including specimen collection, and proper documentation.

  • Assist with patient encounter flow and trouble-shooting issues in collaboration with supervisor.

  • Provide direction to LPNs and Medical Assistants.

  • Provide guidance and mentor new and incumbent staff based on skill set.

  • Attend meetings and serve on various organization committees.

  • Assist with compliance and staff development duties.

  • Complete health center daily, weekly or monthly tasks as assigned.

  • Ensure operation of medical equipment by following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and requesting repairs.

  • Perform other duties as requested.

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