Full-Time Registered Nurse * Signing Bonus Available *

Reports To: Head Nurse

Lower Manhattan/Flushing Queens

New York

United States

Responsibilities :

• Assessment of patient's, families and community health needs

• Active role in interviewing and case finding

• Perform initial interviews, assessment and preparation of patients

• Execute medical regimens as prescribed by the practitioner

• Assist practitioners with patient care, on- and off-site

• Maintain quality nursing care, nursing notes and plans

• Perform necessary nursing procedures, i.e., injections

• Provide patient education and counseling

• Training and supervision of volunteers, paraprofessionals, and the licensed practical nurse

• Be familiar with emergency procedures and protocols

• Be familiar with Clinical policies and programs

• Be familiar with referral procedures and back-up sources

• Be familiar with lab procedures and back-up laboratories

• Coordinate and direct patient flow during clinical sessions

• Coordinate special clinical programs as needed

• Participate and coordinate on- and off-site screening projects

• Assist with the compilation of health statistics

• Act as the patient's advocate and liaison for preservation of patient's rights

• Perform other duties as assigned

  Minimum Qualifications :

• Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York

• Basic CPR (BCLS) Certification required

• One to two years of experience in professional nursing

• Bilingual in English/Chinese preferred

  Compensation and Benefits :

• Salary: $80,000 - $87,000 per year plus $5,000 Signing Bonus

• Medical insurance

• Employer-paid dental, vision, disability and life insurance

• Employer-paid malpractice coverage

• 403(b) retirement savings plan

• Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health and dependent care

• Paid time off (6 weeks)

• Continuing medical education time and allowance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees, and

• The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program