Senior Registered Nurse (RN) Saratoga Cardiology

Trinity Health•Saratoga Springs, UT

4d•$39 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Registered Nurse works in an outpatient cardiac imaging office in Saratoga, New York. The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible and accountable for using the nursing process to diagnose and treat human responses to actual or potential problems of individuals or groups. The nurse contributes to an environment where the organization’s mission is realized, patient outcomes are achieved, and professional practice is supported. The role includes rooming patients, documenting and updating records, coordinating referrals and prescriptions, supporting providers with clinical tasks, educating patients, following up on test results, maintaining a safe clinical environment, and collaborating with colleagues to provide quality patient care. The position is part-time, with day-shift hours and a Monday–Friday office-hours schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Current, unencumbered New York State RN license.
Basic Life Support certification.
At least 6 months of previous RN experience.
Must be able to lift 20 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Bring patients to exam rooms, take appropriate vital signs, and document in the electronic medical record.
Review and update medication lists in the electronic medical record for provider review and submission.
Complete referrals and track patient compliance.
Review electronic prescriptions and send them to providers for review and submission.
Obtain patient consent for procedures as directed by the provider.
Perform pre-visit planning and review quality metrics.
Retrieve clinical information by telephone from patients calling the office.
Monitor the task list and complete provider-assigned tasks promptly according to urgency.
Educate patients about medications, testing procedures, and home-care techniques.
Ensure patient specimens are properly labeled, handled, and documented.
Follow up with patients about test results according to provider guidance.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including disinfecting patient-care areas and equipment.
Maintain the medical supply and drug cabinets with other nursing colleagues.
Use the electronic medical record to communicate effectively.
Perform assigned quality-assurance duties.
Provide patients with a clinical visit summary (Patient Plan), including educational materials, when requested.
Participate in daily Patient Care huddles as appropriate.
Work cooperatively with colleagues to ensure quality patient care.
Perform other duties as assigned.