Registered Nurse - NE

Weill Cornell Medical College•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, the Registered Nurse assists physicians with patient care, health education and promotion, electronic medical record (EMR) chart management, coordination of patient care, and clinical protocols as needed. The position is based at Cornell locations on the Upper East Side, Lower East Side, Midtown, Queens, or the West Side, and is listed at 21 hours per week. The nurse assesses patients and establishes priorities and care plans where applicable; prepares equipment and assists providers during examinations, testing, and treatment; coordinates multidisciplinary services and diagnostic testing; triages patient inquiries and communicates test results; and supports infection control compliance. As needed, the nurse administers ordered medications and injections, educates patients and staff about pharmacological effects and protocols, manages relevant EMR documentation, and may handle prescription precertification or preauthorization. The role also includes participation in safety programs, new-staff orientation, and policy and procedure review. The nurse attends professional workshops, seminars, or conferences and shares relevant information with colleagues. If applicable, the nurse may support clinical studies by assessing eligibility, reviewing medical histories, completing study documentation, and preparing or amending IRB protocols, consent forms, and research documents.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, or extensive experience as a Registered Nurse may be considered in lieu of the BSN.
Approximately 2 or more years of related work experience as a Registered Nurse.
Current New York State Registered Nurse license and registration.
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Infection Control Certificate.
Must be articulate and possess a professional demeanor.
Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Establish priorities for nursing care through patient assessment and develop nursing care plans where applicable.
Prepare equipment and assist providers during patient examinations, testing, and treatment as needed.
Coordinate multidisciplinary health care services and arrange diagnostic tests as ordered by physicians.
Perform inpatient diagnostic testing, therapeutic, and interventional procedures with physicians as needed.
Triage patient inquiries and communicate test results.
Ensure infection control compliance within the practice.
Administer injections and medications as ordered by medical providers, in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines, as needed.
Educate patients and staff on pharmacological or drug effects and protocol requirements, if applicable.
Participate in safety programs and orient new staff; assist with reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
Handle prescription precertification and preauthorization when assigned.
Record medical information in patients’ electronic medical records as appropriate.
Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences to stay current on standards and best practices, and disseminate information to colleagues or staff as appropriate.
Assess patient eligibility and review medical history for clinical study inclusion, if applicable.
Complete clinical study protocol history sheets, flow sheets, follow-up reports, and patient evaluation forms; prepare and amend IRB protocols, consent forms, and research documents, if applicable.