Medical Practice RN (per diem) - Float Dept. Region C - Wilton CT
About The Position
When you join our growing, multi-specialty medical practice, you can enjoy the advantages of being a part of a large health system while working in a more intimate setting than a hospital. You can build relationships with patients over time as you take advantage of opportunities for more team building, socialization and work-life balance. We offer a range of outpatient practices, including primary care, oncology, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, OB/GYN, bariatric, surgical, cardiology and infectious diseases. Join the Northwell Health medical practice and be part of a collaborative team in an environment of open communication and unwavering compassion.
Requirements
- Active RN license based on state
- BLS certification required within 30 days
- RN
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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
