Registered Nurse Outpatient Pulmonology

Cayuga Medical Center

37d•$37 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Pulmonary Registered Nurse provides direct patient care and care coordination for individuals with acute and chronic respiratory conditions in an outpatient setting. The role supports lung cancer screening initiatives, coordinates advanced pulmonary procedures, delivers patient education, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality, patient-centered care throughout the treatment journey.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved RN program.
Current New York State RN licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Previous pulmonary experience.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nursing care in an outpatient pulmonary practice, including patient assessments, triage, medication administration, and clinical support during examinations and procedures.
Coordinate and manage lung cancer screening programs, ensuring eligible patients receive timely screenings, follow-up care, and appropriate referrals.
Serve as a patient navigator for individuals undergoing pulmonary evaluations and advanced procedures, including endobronchial valve placement.
Assess, monitor, and prioritize patient needs, communicating changes in condition and care plans to providers and healthcare team members.
Educate patients and families on pulmonary diseases, treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and self-management strategies.
Collaborate with physicians, radiology departments, specialists, and external providers to coordinate care and support positive patient outcomes.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation, manage patient communications, and assist with referrals, prior authorizations, and insurance-related processes.
Support quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, infection prevention practices, and management of clinical supplies and resources.