Medical Practice RN - Danbury Breast Surgery

Northwell Health•Danbury, CT

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Medical Practice RN position in the Breast Surgery Department at Nuvance Health Med Practice CT, located at 20 Germantown Road, Danbury, CT. The role is Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, with 8-hour shifts between 8 am and 5 pm. Northwell Health is a large not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving New York and Connecticut. Joining this growing, multi-specialty medical practice offers the advantages of a large health system while working in a more intimate setting. The position allows for building patient relationships and offers opportunities for team building, socialization, and work-life balance. The practice includes various outpatient specialties such as primary care, oncology, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, OB/GYN, bariatric, surgical, cardiology, and infectious diseases. The role is part of a collaborative team in an environment of open communication and unwavering compassion.

Requirements

Active RN license in the State of CT
BLS certification required within 30 days
Three years job-related experience
One-year supervisory experience required

Nice To Haves

Five years job-related experience preferred
Associate degree preferred
Previous medical office experience preferred

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.