Medical Practice RN- Gastroenterology, Norwalk, CT

Northwell Health•Norwalk, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position at Nuvance Health Med Practice CT assists the clinician in providing primary medical care to patients. Northwell is a large health system serving residents of New York and Connecticut with numerous hospitals and outpatient facilities. They care for millions of people annually and are New York State's largest private employer.

Requirements

Three years job-related experience
One-year supervisory experience required
Active RN license based on state
BLS certification required within 30 days

Nice To Haves

Five years job-related experience preferred
Associate degree preferred
Previous medical office experience preferred

Responsibilities

Triages and assesses patient conditions via phone or in-person consultations.
Determines the urgency and type of care required for patients based on assessment.
Provides medical advice and guidance based on assessments.
Communicates with physicians, nurses and other members of the care team about patient statuses.
Prepares materials, supplies, equipment, and the patient to assist the clinician with the patient's medical exam.
Obtains the patient's history and medical information.
Provides direct patient care, such as ear irrigation, vaccinations and medications, wound care, nurse visits and suture removal.
Collects and processes specimens as directed by the clinician and performs point of care testing.
Instructs the patient and caregiver on how to perform clinician recommended preventive care, take prescribed medication, prepare for tests, monitor treatment progress, and note symptom changes.
Contacts the patient by telephone to provide requested follow-up, advises them of test results or relay a physician's instructions.
Performs organizational responsibilities to achieve the Practices' and organization’s missions through a process of total quality improvement.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Maintains and Model the Organization’s values.
Demonstrates regular, dependable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other duties as required.