RN Registered Nurse Full Time PAT Remote after Training

St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center Center provides a variety of comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and same day services. The medical center also offers a broad range of community programs, ranging from health fairs and screenings to seminars and support groups. When our patients need cardiac services, they can trust St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center. Our successful outcomes with risk-adjusted mortality rates are among the lowest in the state for both coronary artery bypass graft and angioplasty procedures. According to HealthGrades Tenth Annual Hospital Quality in America study, St. Joseph's ranks number one in New York state and in the top five percent in the country for overall cardiac services, cardiac surgery and coronary interventional procedures.

This RN position includes incorporating approved processes, systems, protocols and tools when screening incoming colleagues, providers, vendors and visitors entering Trinity Health facilities. These screening protocols follow CDC and other regulatory guidelines and internal procedures. This opportunity is located in our Preadmission Testing (PAT) department in the medical office building (MOB) on our main campus. Documents and maintains compiled screening information as necessary within the scope of the RN role. Reports to manager or identified escalation resources any issues or concerns and identifies person(s) who do not pass screening and/or compliance screening requirement guidelines per approved protocols. A Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed health care provider who provides nursing care under the direction of a physician, or other authorized health care provider. There is no independent component to the RN role. The Nurse Practice Act defines the practice of a RN as "performing tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed physician, dentist, or other licensed health care provider legally authorized under this title and in accordance with the commissioner's regulations."

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. As outlined in processes, practice guides and protocols and applying required systems and tools, performs specific health screening of persons entering Trinity Health facilities following established regulatory and Trinity Health guidelines and internal procedures. May check temperature (no touch) and screens for symptoms by asking colleagues, providers, vendors and visitors a series of questions or ensuring that inquiry systems or electronic applications are used and that persons are approved for entry. Provides masks as needed. Educates those desiring to enter facilities on the practices and protocols for entry and re-entry. Reports to manager or other identified escalation resources any person(s) who refuses and / or does not pass the screening and / or compliance screening requirement guidelines. Monitors, organizes and keeps work areas sanitized and clean. Screenings may be required to take place outside the doors to Trinity Health facilities in order to maintain appropriate protection inside the buildings. Ensures testing related supplies are properly maintained and available. Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships with colleagues, providers, vendors and visitors. Approaches conflict in a professional, calm and constructive manner; escalates problem resolution to manager or other identified resources, as needed and according to protocols and processes. Creates a positive environment that promotes customer satisfaction. Completes required training and sign off on usage of infrared thermometer and instructions needed to be followed. Keeps abreast of updated internal instructions, processes, protocols and CDC and/or regulatory guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned by the manager. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior. RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensures quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice. Utilizing the Nursing Process is involved in the provision of direct care of patients and families.