Medical Practice RN

Nuvance Health Med Practice CT • Danbury, CT

18d • $37 - $68

About The Position

To assist the clinician in providing medical care to the patients of the Medical Practice.

Requirements

• HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees