Registered Nurse - OBGYN
About The Position
Optum NY is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care to OBGYN patients through direct and telephone contact, following established standards and practices. The nurse coordinates with the care team to support seamless care delivery, patient participation in care planning, and coordination of services. The role also assists providers with clinical procedures, performs telephone triage, and provides patient teaching. The position is based in Poughkeepsie, New York, with rotation to other OB/GYN sites in Poughkeepsie, Westage, and New Paltz. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flexibility based on business needs. The nurse will cross-train for CCTA coverage and travel to the Monroe site to cover four NPs, and may provide radiology coverage up to two days per week as needed. The role provides direction to licensed practical nurses, clerical assistants, medical assistants, and other non-licensed personnel. The hourly pay range is $29–$52, based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. External candidates are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Benefits include generous PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, career progression opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Registered Nurse licensed to practice in New York State, with current NYS registration in good standing.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.).
- Current BLS certification.
- At least 2 years of recent pertinent professional nursing experience in a hospital, medical office, or other clinical setting.
- At least 1 year of experience as a registered nurse or at least 2 years as a licensed practical nurse in a pertinent practice area.
- Experience working in OBGYN.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care to patients through direct and telephone contact in accordance with established standards and practices.
- Coordinate with other care team members to support seamless care delivery and patient participation in planning and care.
- Assist physicians or other providers with clinical procedures, perform telephone triage, and participate in patient teaching.
- Provide competent direct care to patients and significant others, taking developmental differences into account.
- Apply knowledge of common disease processes, treatments, diagnostic and laboratory testing, medical and nursing interventions, and preventive health measures.
- Address individual and family needs proactively and communicate identified needs in a timely manner.
- Use evidence-based approaches to support patient and caregiver self-management, self-efficacy, and health-promoting behavior change.
- Collaborate with patients and the healthcare team to establish care goals and priorities, incorporating patient needs and preferences into the plan of care.
- Contribute to assessment and management of the health needs of assigned patient populations.
- Perform telephone triage, including assessment, problem and priority identification, and decision-making.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments correctly, applying knowledge of dosage, route, site, and potential side effects.
- Provide accurate, current clinical information within the nursing scope of practice and applicable standards, policies, and protocols.
- Perform authorized technical procedures as required, such as EKGs, phlebotomy, starting and monitoring IVs, and selected laboratory tests.
- Seek guidance or validation from physicians, other providers, and nurse colleagues when needed.
- Cross-train for CCTA coverage and travel to the Monroe site to cover four NPs.
- Provide radiology coverage up to two days per week as needed.
- Provide direction to licensed practical nurses, clerical assistants, medical assistants, and other non-licensed personnel.
- Rotate among OB/GYN sites in Poughkeepsie, Westage, and New Paltz.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Opportunities for continued career progression.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
