REGISTERED NURSE - PER DIEMJob DetailsJob LocationCallen-Lorde Community Health Center - Brooklyn - Brooklyn, NY Position TypePer Diem Education Level2 Year Degree Salary Range$60.00 - $60.00 Hourly Travel PercentageNone Job ShiftAny Job CategoryHealth Care DescriptionCallen-Lorde Community Health Center is a global leader in LGBTQ+ health care, is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem to join our dynamic nursing team at our Brooklyn location. The RN will play a crucial role in supporting primary care providers by screening patient phone calls and walk-ins for urgent medical matters, triaging patients to urgent care, and referring patients to the ER or other facilities as necessary.As a RN-Per Diem, your responsibilities will include:
Screen patient phone calls and walk-ins for urgent medical matters and triage patients appropriately.
Refer patients to urgent care, the ER, or other facilities as needed.
Provide patient education, adherence support, and case management assistance.
Follow up on laboratory calls regarding alert values and ensure timely patient communication.
Educate and support patients on a variety of medical issues, including HIV and HIV adherence.
Provide clinical support during patient care sessions when required.
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