Registered Nurse

Job Description
Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team at our Bay Street site in Staten Island, NY.

The Staff Registered Nurse is a licensed nurse responsible for delivery of nursing care directly to individual clients. The Registered Nurse maintains the quality of client care through the ongoing processes of assessment, planning and implementation of nursing activities at the facility.

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: $45.45/hr to $55.15/hr

Sign On Bonus: $2700 (Conditions Apply)

Essential duties and responsibilities of a Registered Nurse:

Develops, implements and evaluates the nursing care regimens for clients.
Plans, coordinates and assesses client care.
Identifies client needs and provides direct nursing care based on the client’s care plan.
Documents client care with accurate and accessible records.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to develop, implement and evaluate client care.
Functions as preceptor to students, new hire candidates and other clinical team members/ staff when needed
Administer prescribed medication to clients and keeps accurate records of all medication administered in accordance with law and Sun River Health policies and procedures
Utilizes standing orders in accordance with Sun River Health policies and procedures
Communicates with Pharmacy, Laboratories and other vendors as needed.
Assists with medication refills per Sun River Health protocols
Maintains professional competence through participation in staff development and educational program.
Provides clinical education and counseling to patients for health promotion and disease prevention to improve health outcomes
Administer prescribed medication to clients and keeps accurate records of all medication administered in accordance with law and Sun River Health policies and procedures
Functions as preceptor to students, new hire candidates and other clinical team members/ staff when needed

Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Nursing Required
New York State Registered Nurse License Required
CPR/BLS Certification Required