Registered Nurse - Cayuga Primary Care Trumansburg

Cayuga Medical Center•Village of Trumansburg, NY

8d•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 role may also assist with appointment scheduling and related activities to support optimal patient service. By virtue of licensure, the RN has oversight responsibility for other clinical staff, including LPNs and medical assistants. The position is onsite at Cayuga Primary Care Trumansburg and Cayuga Primary Care East Hill Plaza. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on a rotating shift. The job posting states that 0% travel can be expected.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care in accordance with the New York State Nursing Practice Act.
Carry out assigned nursing procedures to support patients’ comfort and well-being, according to practice protocols.
Take and record patients’ vital signs.
Triage clinical questions, prescription refill requests, test results, and other patient calls for physicians and providers according to practice protocols.
Prepare patient records for visits and provide patient education as directed by the physician or provider.
Maintain compliance with applicable 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.
Work with the care team to deliver patient-centered, quality care using best-practice standards and case management.
May assist with appointment scheduling and related activities.
Provide oversight to LPNs and medical assistants.