Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care to patients within the Department of Medicine. The registered nurse monitors patient, procedure assistant, preceptor and triage nurse. The RN is also expected to help assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care while overseeing the work of the licensed practical nurse, and ancillary staff in the Practice.

Floating to different divisions within Department of Medicine

Screen patients, take vital signs, review medication list, assist clinician with exams, maintain patient flow.
Record concise, accurate and complete information regarding patient history, medications, teaching, etc., as per policy.
Appropriate and professional telephone interactions under supervision of clinician or Nurse Manager, handle prescription renewals, enter /edit labs, maintain communication between clinician and patient. Provide written patient education material. Maintain exam rooms, stock rooms with supplies, clean instruments, and inventory.
Maintenance of medical charts, flow sheets, forms and processing of insurance forms. Scanning and abstraction. Provide backup / coverage to other office staff as needed
Perform other related duties, as assigned
Complete and maintain EPIC training and proficiency at all relevant nursing courses

Support and assist head nurse as necessary:

Attend nursing staff meetings, participating in sharing knowledge, information and ideas among team members.
Assist in the orientation of new personnel when requested.

Assure a safe and productive environment of patients and staff members:

Follow procedures set for adherence to the safety guidelines and policies of the practice and OSHA (i.e., cleaning of equipment and instruments, etc). Inform Nurse Manager of any areas for concern.
Perform other duties in any area necessary to insure the safe and effective operation of the practice.
Perform other related duties, as assigned

Completion of necessary paperwork:

Complete forms at Registered Nurse level of expertise

Minimum Qualifications:

NYS licensed/registered RN. Prior experience in an outpatient setting (specialty area) strongly preferred. Current CPR certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Work Days:

Monday - Friday daytime hours

Message to Applicants:

Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays.

G7: $27.00 - $40.80

Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.

Recruitment Office: MedBest Medical Management

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