RN-PD

Catholic Health•Centereach, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will float between the Commack and Centereach locations. The Registered Nurse provides safe, direct patient care utilizing the nursing process in the ambulatory setting. The RN provides clinical leadership and is a resource for the staff.

Requirements

Diploma/Degree from an accredited RN program, Bachelor's Degree preferred
Current NYS RN License required.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required.
Current ACLS certification required
Excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral and written communication skills to enhance age-specific care.
Team collaboration and analytical problem-solving
Ability to work with Electronic Health records, Practice Management and Scheduling system
Minimum of 2 years of experience as an RN in a physician's practice or ambulatory environment or previous related experience
Must be able to function effectively in a busy outpatient clinical setting.

Nice To Haves

Previous radiology/breast procedures experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Order and maintain supplies for clinical use.
Conduct health history assessments on procedural patients.
Provide pre-procedure, post-procedure and support to patients in the breast health program.
Obtain pertinent orders from referring physicians in preparation of procedures.
Set up and assist the physician and monitor the patient’s condition during clinical procedures.
Coordinate patient plan of care with Radiologist and the patient to ensure a quality experience and treatment.
Monitor pathology results and report results to the required parties and databases
Follow patient’s treatment plans from biopsy order through surgery completion, follow-up visits, imaging, surgeries, and oncology care. This is performed for events both within the health system and outside.
Insert IVs
Expedite and assist with office workflow.
Administer FLU vaccinations to the staff.
Perform quality control checks on iSTAT, AED, medications and emergency supplies.
Address urgent clinical needs of the patients including allergic reactions and syncopal episodes.