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Open Door Family Medical Center provides health care and wellness programs to individuals and families in need throughout Westchester, Putnam and Ulster Counties. A pioneer Federally Qualified Health Center, Open Door provides more than 300,000 patient visits annually and serves nearly 60,000 individual patients who might not otherwise have access. Open Door offers integrated services and a holistic approach to building healthier communities. Primary medical care, dental care, integrated behavioral health care, clinical nutrition, wellness programs, and chronic disease management are the foundation of its clinical programs.

Founded as a free clinic in 1972, Open Door's mission of building healthier communities through accessible, equitable, culturally competent health care has led to site and service expansions. Today, Open Door operates centers in Brewster, Mamaroneck, Mount Kisco, Ossining, Port Chester, and Sleepy Hollow, in addition to eight School-Based Health Centers in the Port Chester and Ossining School Districts, a mobile dental van in Mount Kisco, and a new dental practice in Saugerties, NY. For more information, please visit www.opendoormedical.org.

Open Door is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Family Medical Center in Mamaroneck, NY. The Registered Nurse will promote and restore patient's health by completing the nursing process, collaborating with the physicians to provide comprehensive quality care and support to patients and family. He/she will participate in cross-functional care teams.

Responsibilities:

• Performs and accurately records screening tests (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight, EKG, vision, hearing) to patients of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.
• Encourages patients to continue under medical supervision and aid them to carry out medical and social work recommendations.
• Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.
• Identifies individual and community problems and makes appropriate referrals in coordination with team members.
• Participates in patient counseling and education activities related to primary health care, HIV/STD prevention and treatment, child/adult health maintenance, perinatal and family planning.
• Documents necessary information in patient's electronic medical record.
• Updates the practice management information system with all necessary clinical information for each patient prior to close of business day.
• Prepares and maintains documentation in compliance with Joint Commission standards and applicable city, state and federal laws.
• Administers medications and treatments as authorized by the provider.
• Performs simple laboratory procedures including but not limited to rapid strep test, urinalysis, pregnancy testing, and tuberculosis screening.
• Encourages preventative care to patients of all ages.
• Assists health team in follow-up of missed appointments and non-complaint patients by telephone and mail.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times as per HIPAA and Open Door policies and procedures.
• Reviews patient record one-day prior to scheduled visit to ensure chart preparedness.
• Maintains current up to date immunization record through NYSIIS.
• Follows current ACIP guidelines.
• Participates in the storage and maintenance of medications and immunizations.

Requirements:

• Associate RN is required
• B.S.N. is preferred
• Current NYS RN license
• 1+ year experience in community health
• 2+ year's previous experience in nursing preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish) Preferred
• Current CPR Certification
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse patient and staff environment
• Ability to work in a collaborative team-based care environment
• Highly organized, flexible, and self-directed, able to multi-task
• Responsive and comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• Excellent judgment skills and ability to prioritize tasks

There are many fantastic benefits to a career at Open Door Family Medical Centers. In addition to working to affect positive change in the health and lives of thousands residents in Westchester and Putnam counties, Open Door offers its employees a stimulating, diverse and team-based work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) and 401(k), generous paid time off, onsite Wellness facilities, and educational assistance. Aside from excellent benefits, we offer a competitive salary and annual bonuses based on patient care.