Registered Nurse - Pediatrics (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Summary

We are seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our Pediatrics department at Urban Health Plan which is stationed at our El Nuevo San Juan Health Center in the Bronx, NY.

Minimum

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associates Degree in Nursing is required.

• NYS Registered Professional Nurse, required.

• All experience levels are welcome to apply, whether this is your first role as a nurse, or you are coming in as a seasoned nurse. Passion for supporting children and families is essential.

• Bilingual English/Spanish is required.

• Excellent communication skills, compassion, empathy, and team-driven attributes are essential.

• Knowledge/training in electronic health records and Microsoft Office.

Key

Duties

• Triage patients and assists patients with their needs based on acuity.

• Reviews patient's health status and conditions.

• Provides quality nursing care and medication administration.

• Administers immunizations/vaccines to specified patients.

• Monitors patient reactions and side-effects.

• Assists care team with pre-visit planning for high-risk patients.

• Ensures implementation of plans of care.

• Behaves as a role-model and resource of nursing guidance to medical assistants that are part of the team.

• Assists with prepping patients as needed and providing patient education.

• Assists providers during examinations and treatments.

• Ensures proper sterilization procedures using germicides, sterilizers, or autoclave.

• Ensures departmental adherence to clinical policies and procedures.

• Maintains health records by documenting patient contact and updating patient profile.

• Implements standing orders.

• Checks equipment, logs, and medical kits. Assists with ordering medical supplies, medications, and vaccines.

Starting

Compensation

Minimum $82,560 Maximum $98,560/annum contingent on degree and experience level.

Work Environment Type, Location, and

Schedule

Onsite, Bronx, NY, Monday to Friday 8:00am-5:00pm/9:00am-6:00pm with some Saturday coverage availability (rotating shifts)

As a full time associate at Urban Health Plan, you'll enjoy

• Fully funded Health Insurance for you/ 73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family

• Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage

• 401(k) Retirement Savings (including 3% annual employer contribution)

• Comprehensive time off including 4 weeks' vacation, 6 personal days, Sick time, 11 paid holidays (plus your birthday!)

• Flex Spending Accounts (Health Care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits)

• Entertainment Discount Programs

• Employee Assistant Program

• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) and NursingCorps

• Fitness Discounts and Perks through our medical plan.

• $50,000 term life Insurance

UHP is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.