RN, Pediatrics Outpatient - Temporary

Stamford Health•Stamford, CT

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Stamford Health Medical Group is hiring a temporary/contract RN for our Pediatrics practice in Stamford, CT! This role involves coordinating and developing patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and providing supervision & mentorship for non-RN team members. The individual will foster a respectful, collaborative environment that honors the needs, values, and preferences of every person served and the colleagues partnered with, in alignment with the Planetree philosophy. The team is well-established, highly productive, and close-knit, composed of patient-focused Physicians and multiple support staff members.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Valid license as Registered Nurse in CT
BLS Certification
Excellent customer service / communication skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar position.
Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and develops patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and follows all established standards of practice within the State and Federal guidelines.
Provides supervision and mentorship of non-RN personnel.
Serves as a resource to both staff and management in problem identification and resolution.
Reviews schedules and organizes patient flow; greet patients, documents patients concern, questions etc…accompanies patient to exam/procedure room and prepares patients for physical exam.
Performs initial patient interview; reviewing patient medical profile, H&P and document in EMR/manual charting as appropriate.
Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs, weight and reports any abnormalities to physician.
Assists with specimen collection and testing as necessary.
Documents pertinent information in EMR.
Assists patients as necessary i.e. walking, transferring, dressing etc…
Provides minor treatment as directed by physician, assists physicians with minor procedures.
Provides education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient and or family.
Documents all patient related activities.
Schedules patient testing and pre-certifies if insurances require.
Responds to all telephone messages (patient, physician offices etc…)
Performs end of month checks for expired supplies and medication.
Stocks rooms/maintains inventory of exam/procedure rooms.
Orders supplies as needed.
Cleans the exam/procedure room & equipment after each patient.
Prepares exam /procedure room for next patient & physician needs.
Notifies patients of test results (per physician instruction) and follow up.
Attends scheduled staff meetings, in service education opportunities and participates in continuing education programs.