Specialty RN II - Urology

Mohawk Valley Health System•City of Utica, NY

5d•$32 - $56

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care to patients, families, and caregivers in a Medical Group office setting. Uses the nursing process consistent with professional standards and MVHS Medical Group practices. Delivers high-quality, patient-centered care with initiative, flexibility, and responsibility, with minimal administrative supervision. Prioritizes care according to patients’ physical and psychosocial needs and factors affecting patient flow. Communicates with outpatient clinic physicians and NP/PAs about changes in patient status, symptoms, and diagnostic study results, and responds promptly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school or program of nursing.
Current New York State Registered Nursing registration/licensure.
BLS certification.
Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience.
Basic computer and EMR knowledge.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to assimilate information from many different sources.
Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program or a higher degree.

Responsibilities

Support the PCP in delivering care by gathering and documenting relevant clinical data according to patient needs.
Assist with specialty office procedures as directed.
Participate in daily huddles to identify individual patient needs for upcoming appointments.
Serve as a clinical liaison between patients and providers for questions, concerns, and testing results.
Coordinate individualized plans of care through effective communication with other care-team members.
Support the PCP during in-office procedures and examinations.
Provide outreach and education to patients identified as needing services through quality improvement initiatives and Population Health Management.
Perform duties within the scope of practice and at the highest level of licensure.
Provide appropriate support and guidance to other care-team members.
Collect assessment data on patients using tools and forms in the EMR.
Assess and reassess pain and educate patients and families about pain management.
Provide age-appropriate care in the community setting.
Document completed procedures in the EMR, including medications administered and follow-up assessments.
Administer medications using the five rights and observe patients for desired or untoward effects.
Maintain current knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
Prioritize patient care based on patient needs and office resources.
Assist providers with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skill.
Perform other duties as required.