Registered Nurse-Full Time Days- MH&W Outpatient - Oswego Health

$15,000 Sign on Bonus

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Outpatient Department: Mental Health & Wellness

Reports to: Program Director Revision Date: 9/26/2024

Grade Level: 24 Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse provides clinical care to patients of all ages in the setting of Outpatient Mental Health & Wellness Services. Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams to insure high quality, effective care for patients. Communicates with physicians, patients, and health care team members while maintaining high professional standards.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs assessments and diagnostics for patients before they meet with Provider.
• Schedules and completes health monitoring for patients annually and as needed.
• Responds to emergency calls or crisis walk-ins; Performs assessment and develops plan of care as needed.
• Addresses and responds to patient needs received via the nursing triage line.
• Administers medication in accordance with policies/procedures/standards of care.
• Performs blood draws as ordered.
• Complete paperwork submitted by patients.
• First point of contact for front office staff.
• Stays current on Mental Health treatments and best practice, including medication administration, treatment, and potential side effects.
• Routinely check physician orders and implement per policy and procedure.
• Accurately, clearly and concisely record all pertinent information on the client’s medical record per policy and procedure.
• Identify and correlate abnormal diagnostic data with client status; report and record appropriately.
• Maintain clinical progress notes per policy and procedure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities (Unit Specific):

• Demonstrated knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Competent use of technology, including EHR.
• Ability to work effectively and communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in medication administration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and active listening skills.
• Professionalism and business acumen appropriate for working with guests, physicians, employees and volunteers.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with current NYS Licensure required.

Working Conditions:

• Requires use of computer programs as well as assembling, using, checking and maintaining required equipment.
• Requires attending meetings as well as participation on committees as required.
• Actively participates in in-service programs, in Quality Assurance programs and CQI, cross-training; attends all mandatory classes as required; completes unit-specific competencies.
• Occasionally requires assignments to other units/shifts as hospital needs require.
• Complies with DOH requirements for annual health assessments and required immunizations.

Pay Range: $34.00-$43.45/hour

Employee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.

The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County. As a nonprofit healthcare system that was established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to continue to be one of Oswego County’s largest employers. More than 1,200 employees spread throughout its 17 locations, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 164-bed community hospital with a brand new Medical Surgical Unit, a 32-bed state-of-the-art psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community. The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services; and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, Oswego Health includes the Oswego Health captive professional corporation, Physician Care P.C., providing physician services in orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, audiology, general surgery, bariatrics, and primary care.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Oswego Health is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related matters, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race), creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest/conviction record, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, relationship or association with a member of a protected category, or any other legally protected characteristic. Decisions affecting your position including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, tuition assistance, leaves of absence, disciplinary action, layoff/recall, and terminations will be made in accordance with this policy.