Registered Nurse- RN- Primary Care
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 that supports St. Peter's Healthcare Services' mission, patient outcomes, and professional practice. This Primary Care position is based at 1 Tallowood Dr, Clifton Park, NY, and floats to Troy, Clifton Park, and Albany to cover staffing needs due to absences and PTO. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with 8-hour day shifts. The role includes an additional 10% pay for floating.
Requirements
- Current, unencumbered New York State RN license.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- At least 6 months of previous RN experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 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 accuracy and completeness before 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 telephonic clinical information from patients who call the office.
- Monitor task lists and complete provider-assigned tasks in a timely manner 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 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 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.
Benefits
- Strong orientation program.
- Tuition allowance.
- Career development opportunities.
- 10% additional pay for floating.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
