Medical Practice RN Primary Care - New Canaan
About The Position
This is a Medical Practice RN position in the Primary Care Department in New Canaan, CT. The role involves assisting the clinician in providing medical care to patients within a growing, multi-specialty medical practice. While part of a large health system, the setting is more intimate than a hospital, allowing for relationship building with patients and offering opportunities for team building, socialization, and work-life balance. The practice offers a range of outpatient services, and this role contributes to the collaborative team environment focused on open communication and compassion.
Requirements
- Active RN license based on state
- BLS certification required within 30 days
Responsibilities
- Triages and assesses patient conditions via phone or in-person consultations.
- Determines the urgency and type of care required for patients based on assessment.
- Provides medical advice and guidance based on assessments.
- Communicates with physicians, nurses and other members of the care team about patient statuses.
- Prepares materials, supplies, equipment, and the patient to assist the clinician with the patient's medical exam.
- Obtains the patient's history and medical information.
- Provides direct patient care, such as ear irrigation, vaccinations and medications, wound care, nurse visits and suture removal.
- Collects and processes specimens as directed by the clinician and performs point of care testing.
- Instructs the patient and caregiver on how to perform clinician recommended preventive care, take prescribed medication, prepare for tests, monitor treatment progress, and note symptom changes.
- Contacts the patient by telephone to provide requested follow-up, advises them of test results or relay a physician's instructions.
- Performs organizational responsibilities to achieve the Practices' and organization's missions through a process of total quality improvement.
- Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
- Maintains and Model the Organization's values.
- Demonstrates regular, dependable, and predictable attendance.
- Performs other duties as required.
Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
