Registered Nurse- RN- Primary Care

Trinity Health•Clifton Park, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in primary care at 1 Tallowood Dr, Clifton Park, NY, and floats among Troy, Clifton Park, and Albany to cover staffing needs due to absences and PTO. The position is described as part time in the employment-type field, while the description also calls it full time. It is a day-shift role with Monday–Friday, eight-hour shifts and additional pay for floating. The Registered Professional Nurse uses the nursing process to diagnose and treat responses to actual or potential health problems, contributing to the organization’s mission, patient outcomes, and professional practice.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Current, unencumbered New York State RN license.
Basic Life Support certification.
At least 6 months of previous RN experience.
Ability to lift 20 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Bring patients to exam rooms, take appropriate vital signs, and document them in the electronic medical record.
Review and update medication lists in the electronic medical record for provider review and submission.
Complete referrals and track patient compliance.
Review electronic prescriptions and send them to providers for review and submission.
Obtain patient consent for procedures as directed by the provider.
Perform pre-visit planning and review quality metrics.
Retrieve telephonic clinical information from patients who call the office.
Monitor the task list and complete provider-assigned tasks in a timely manner based on urgency.
Educate patients about medication, testing procedures, and home care techniques.
Ensure proper labeling, handling, and documentation of patient specimens.
Follow up with patients regarding test results based on provider advice.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including disinfecting patient care areas and equipment.
Help maintain the medical supply cabinet and drug cabinet with nursing colleagues.
Use the electronic medical record to communicate effectively.
Perform assigned quality assurance duties.
Provide a clinical visit summary (Patient Plan) and educational materials to patients as requested.
Participate in daily Patient Care huddles as appropriate.
Work cooperatively with colleagues to ensure quality patient care.
Perform other duties as assigned.