Specialty RN

Mohawk Valley Health System•City of Utica, NY

21h•$29 - $50

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care to patients, families, and caregivers in a Medical Group office setting. Uses the nursing process in accordance with professional standards and MVHS Medical Group practices. Delivers high-quality, patient-centered care with initiative, flexibility, and responsibility, requiring minimal administrative supervision. Prioritizes care according to patients’ physical and psychosocial needs and factors affecting patient flow. Communicates with outpatient physicians and nurse practitioners/physician assistants about changes in patient status, symptoms, and diagnostic results, and responds promptly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response. The role supports primary care providers in gathering and documenting clinical information, coordinating individualized care, assisting with office procedures and examinations, educating patients, and providing clinical liaison support between patients and providers. The nurse performs assessments, administers medications, documents care in the EMR, and works within the scope of their license.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or nursing program.
Current New York State Registered Nurse registration.
BLS certification.
At least one year of nursing experience.
Basic computer and EMR knowledge.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to assimilate information from multiple sources.
Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing.
BSN from an accredited nursing program.
Experience in a specialty medical office.
Certifications applicable to the assigned office’s specialty.

Responsibilities

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