Registered Nurse - Thoracic Surgery
About The Position
Assists with the daily operations of the practice by rooming of patients for office visits. Collects accurate data such as history from patient, review of medications, review of systems, and the chief complaint. Responsible for triage patient calls and relays accurate information to the physician and the patient. Responsible for patient and family teaching as directed by the physician and/or mid-level provider. Documents exams dictated by the physician or mid-level provider in a precise and detailed manner. Performs tasks such as assisting with minor surgery, and recording accurate vital signs. Projects a positive image for the practice and acts as a role model for the mission of the practice. Maintains confidentiality at all times following HIPAA guidelines. Position Highlights: Shared Governance: Open door guiding principle gives all our nurses a voice. Professional Relationships: Strong rapport with the care team of medical assistants, secretaries, LPN, and physician group. Advancement: Strong orientation program. Work/Life: Regular schedules to balance your work/life and school calendars.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of New York.
- Maintains current BLS/CPR certification.
- Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
Responsibilities
- Ensures quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice.
- Utilizing the Nursing Process, plans, directs and supervises the care of patients in addition to being involved in the provision of direct care of patients and families.
- Assists with the daily operations of the practice by rooming of patients for office visits.
- Collects accurate data such as history from patient, review of medications, review of systems, and the chief complaint.
- Responsible for triage patient calls and relays accurate information to the physician and the patient.
- Responsible for patient and family teaching as directed by the physician and/or mid-level provider.
- Documents exams dictated by the physician or mid-level provider in a precise and detailed manner.
- Performs tasks such as assisting with minor surgery, and recording accurate vital signs.
- Projects a positive image for the practice and acts as a role model for the mission of the practice.
- Maintains confidentiality at all times following HIPAA guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
