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Callen-Lorde Community Health Center REGISTERED NURSE - PER DIEM (CHELSEA & BRONX) in New York, New York
REGISTERED NURSE - PER DIEM (CHELSEA & BRONX)
Job Details
Job Location
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center - Manhattan - New York, NY
Position Type
Per Diem
Education Level
2 Year Degree
Salary Range
$60.00 - $60.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Health Care
Description
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem to join our nursing team. The Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for assisting primary care providers by screening patient phone calls and patient walk-ins for urgent medical matters, triaging patients to urgent care, and referring patients to the ER or other facilities. The RN will assist providers by providing education, adherence, and case management support to patients. Other responsibilities will include following up on calls from the laboratory regarding alert values, providing education, information and support to patients regarding a variety of medical issues, including HIV and HIV adherence, and providing clinical support during patient care sessions when needed.
Work Schedule/Salary:
Callen-Lorde’s main site in Chelsea is typically open Monday through Thursday (8 am-9 pm) Friday (9-5 pm) and Saturday (9 am-3 pm). This is a per diem position and we have various shifts available morning, daytime, and evening shifts. Currently, Saturdays are closed due to the pandemic and this is subject to change.
Qualifications
New York State RN License and Registration
1-2+ years’ experience in acute or ambulatory care.
Substantial experience in HIV primary care and sexually transmitted infection screening, treatment, and education
Experience in ER, telephone triage, public/community health care setting is preferred
RN Case Management and patient education experience preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
Current CPR and Infection Control certification
Personal Characteristics, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to work with diverse patient populations and within a team-based structure
Commitment to participating and being a champion of Callen-Lorde's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative
Commitment to the mission of Callen-Lorde