Registered Nurse - Cayuga Immediate Care

Cayuga Medical Center•Ithaca, MI

19h•$37 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse supports physicians and/or mid-level providers in the practice by performing clinical activities and providing direct patient care. The RN may also assist with appointment scheduling and related activities to support optimal patient service. By virtue of their licensure, RNs provide oversight to other clinical staff, including LPNs and medical assistants. The role performs professional nursing care in accordance with the New York State Nursing Practice Act and follows assigned nursing procedures to promote patient comfort and well-being. It includes taking and recording vital signs, triaging clinical questions and patient calls according to practice protocols, preparing records and patient education materials as directed, maintaining regulatory compliance, participating in team meetings and quality improvement activities, coordinating with community agencies when appropriate, and collaborating with the care team to provide patient-centered, high-quality care using best-practice standards and case management.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited RN program.
Current New York State licensure as a Registered Nurse.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of diseases and treatment.
Knowledge of medical insurance carriers and how to obtain prior authorization.
Knowledge of and ability to perform manual blood pressure checks.

Responsibilities

Perform professional nursing care in accordance with the New York State Nursing Practice Act.
Carry out assigned nursing procedures for patients’ comfort and well-being, per practice protocols.
Take and record patients’ vital signs.
Triage clinical questions, prescription refill requests, test results, and other patient calls for physicians/providers according to practice protocols.
Prepare patient records for visits and provide patient education as directed by physicians/providers.
Maintain compliance with regulations.
Participate in scheduled team meetings to discuss and clarify roles, responsibilities, processes, and patient issues.
Participate in quality improvement activities and committees as requested.
Provide care management by communicating with community agencies as appropriate.
Collaborate with all team members to achieve patient-centered, quality care using best-practice standards and case management.
Provide oversight to LPNs and medical assistants as appropriate to RN licensure.
Assist with appointment scheduling and related activities as needed.