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Apicha Community Health Center REGISTERED NURSE in Jackson Heights, New York
Apicha Community Health Center’s mission is to provide affordable healthcare for underserved and vulnerable people living in the New York City boroughs and on the lower east side of Manhattan. The phrase “we care” embodies everything that Apicha does. Whether it’s our approach to otherized people, the LGBTQ+ community, individuals living with HIV/AIDs, or anyone else who walks through our doors, we show all of our patients the same amount of dignity and respect.
“We care” is what we live and breathe; it’s an essential part of who we are as a health center. Our rapidly growing medical facilities are seeking to fill multiple positions with hard-working, professionally minded, and socially conscious individuals who believe in our core values and are passionate about helping others.
Position Summary:
We're looking for a competent, committed and professional full-time Registered Nurse for our Jackson Heights location. The candidate will provide professional nursing care for Apicha's patients, adhering to established clinical standards and practices. The purpose of this position is to provide nursing care to patients of all ages, gender, cultures, and background; provide physical and psychco-social support to patients and their significant others; welcome and create an inclusive environment for LGBTQ patients; support and guide members of the clinical team. As a member of the nursing team, work collaboratively with medical providers and all other members of the multidisciplinary team in managing care for a population of patients.
Job Responsibilities:
Direct Patient Care - conducts an assessment of patients' physical and psychosocial needs including pain assessment, allergies and objective data such as vital signs/weight/etc.
Collaboration - evaluates the effectiveness of the care given by interdisciplinary care team and communicates findings to the team.
Patient education - provide basic education information to patients and family, focusing on self-care appropriate to their age and identified learning considerations and needs.
Exam room oversight - order and monitor medications, vaccines and medical supplies.
Self-development - demonstrate ongoing nurse competency, including cultural competence and special consideration for LBTQ people across the age continuum.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or Associate of Applied Science in Nursing is required.
At least 3 years' experience.
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with at least one year of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting.
Must have a current Registered Nurse License in New York State.
Must have the ability to effectively communicate both in writing and orally
Computer literate
Bilingual, preferably Spanish speaking or South Asian or Asian language preferred.
BLS certified preferred
At Apicha, we believe that serving the needs of our staff is just as important as serving the needs of underserved people of New York City as such we are proud to offer our team members a competitive employee benefits package which include 11 Paid Holidays, vacation and sick leave, Health Insurance Coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Employee Assistant Program just to name a few.
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, marital status, citizenship status, or sexual orientation.