Senior Registered Nurse

Weill Cornell Medical College•New York, NY

6d•$138,500 - $147,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Registered Nurse is a senior-level healthcare provider who works under the delegated authority of a supervising physician. The role extends beyond the standard Registered Nurse scope and focuses on providing advanced clinical services, patient and staff education, and compliance with clinical policies and procedures. Care is provided in conjunction with a collaborating physician, predominantly in an outpatient setting; inpatient work may be required based on department needs. The position includes standard Registered Nurse clinical responsibilities and advanced services delegated by the supervising physician consistent with the nurse’s education, training, protocols, policies, and procedures. The Senior Registered Nurse supports workflow and patient-care improvements, staff orientation and training, staffing optimization, and quality assurance and improvement activities. The role also involves preparing patients for procedures, administering prescribed treatments and medications, monitoring patients, providing health teaching and instructions, supporting efficient patient flow, and maintaining clinical supplies, equipment, and spaces.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
Extensive Registered Nurse education, training, and experience in the specialty area or areas to be performed.
At least five years of academic hospital-based experience.
Clinical leadership experience in a patient-care setting, with evidence of strong leadership potential.
Demonstrated critical-thinking and analytical skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively as a team-oriented individual to achieve team goals.
Ability to lead by example and foster a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Current New York State Registered Nurse license and registration.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Infection Control Certificate.

Responsibilities

Perform standard clinical care responsibilities within the Registered Nurse role and scope of practice.
Perform advanced clinical services or other tasks delegated by the supervising physician, consistent with education, training, practice protocols, policies, and procedures.
Recommend improvements to workflows and patient care services.
Assist with orientation and training of new staff, and educate and train RNs on new equipment features and benefits and new techniques.
Assist with staffing optimization for scheduled patients and same-day or emergent cases.
Work with appropriate staff to ensure quality patient care and carry out Quality Assurance protocols and Quality Improvement measures within the practice.
Provide clinical services and care with a collaborating physician, primarily in an outpatient setting; provide inpatient care if required by department needs.
Prepare patients for procedures, follow safety requirements, remain aware of patient needs, respond to inquiries, escalate matters as needed, and keep patients informed.
Dispense medications as prescribed or directed by a physician and document medication administration and dispensing.
Perform venous injections and monitor patients before and after procedures for adverse or allergic reactions.
Prepare and administer treatments, instruct patients, and answer their questions and concerns.
Provide relevant health teaching and pre- and post-procedure instructions to patients.
Review daily appointment schedules to help manage efficient patient flow.
Oversee and maintain inventory of medical supplies, medications, and other supplies, and maintain equipment and dressing-room cleanliness.
Review patient questionnaires and clinical information forms, and notify the physician of possible drug reactions or other significant medical conditions and information relevant to an examination or procedure.