Registered Nurse (RN)- Vein Center - Clifton Park

Trinity Health•Clifton Park, NY

4d•$36 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible and accountable for using the nursing process to diagnose and treat human responses to actual or potential problems of individuals or groups. The nurse contributes to an environment in which the organization’s mission is actualized, patient outcomes are achieved, and professional practice is realized. This full-time role is based in an outpatient vascular surgery office in Clifton Park, New York, with Monday–Friday office hours.

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 pounds.

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 to ensure they are accurate and complete in the electronic medical record for provider review and submission.
Complete referrals and track patient compliance.
Review prescriptions electronically 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 clinical information by telephone from patients who call the office.
Monitor the task list and complete provider-assigned tasks promptly according to urgency.
Educate patients about medications, testing procedures, and home care techniques.
Ensure proper labeling, handling, and documentation of patient specimens.
Follow up with patients about test results according to provider guidance.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including disinfecting patient-care areas and equipment.
Maintain the medical supply and drug cabinets with other nursing colleagues.
Use the electronic medical record to communicate effectively.
Perform assigned quality assurance duties.
Provide patients with a clinical visit summary (Patient Plan), including educational materials, as requested.
Participate in daily Patient Care huddles as appropriate.
Work cooperatively with colleagues to ensure quality patient care.
Perform other duties as assigned.