Registered Nurse - Amityville

Sun River Health provides the highest quality 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 New York City, Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. 

Sun River Health is currently seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our team in our New York City location.

****$2,700 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible External Applicants – Terms and Conditions Apply****

Job Type:  Full-time 

Pay: $45.00-$52.00 per hour

Summary: 

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. 

Responsibilities: 

• 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. 
• 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 
• Assists with Quality Assurance audits as assigned. 
• Identifies quality issues and opportunities for improving quality of care. 
• Documents client care with accurate and accessible records. 
• 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 

Requirements: 

• Minimum Education Required: Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) 
• 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

Responsibilities:

Relation 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Sun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.

Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

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.

Salary : $45 - $52