Staff Nurse

Weill Cornell Medical College•New York, NY

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Staff Nurse coordinates and organizes clinical care for patients within the practice. The role provides in-office patient care, triages patient inquiries, coordinates testing and follow-up, and supports continuity of care through patient and family education and discharge planning. The nurse also helps maintain supplies and equipment and recommends improvements to practice procedures to support high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Nursing.
Current New York State Registered Nurse License and Registration.
BLS Certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Infection Control Certificate.
Must be articulate and possess a professional demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
Up to 2 years of post-degree coursework and/or an internship and less than one year of previous experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Monitor expiration dates of medical supplies.
Triage patient inquiries and communicate test results.
Attend unit-based in-service and/or continuing education programs to maintain current knowledge in the field.
Provide in-office patient care, including obtaining patient histories and vital signs, venipuncture, specimen collection, administering vaccines or medications, and patient education.
Recommend and implement improvements in procedures to support smooth practice operations and high-quality patient care.
Develop, update, implement, and evaluate comprehensive plans of care based on individual patient needs.
Maintain inventory of supplies, equipment, and/or reagents; order them as authorized or escalate needs appropriately; receive orders and confirm delivery accuracy; and possibly assist with cost control.
Evaluate patients in emergency situations to determine and obtain appropriate care, and administer medications, shots, and lab tests.
Schedule tests and procedures for patients.
Educate patients and families regarding treatment and therapies.
Record diagnoses, treatment plans, progress notes, and doctors' orders in patient charts.
Coordinate and participate in patient follow-up care.
Call medication prescriptions in to pharmacies.
Provide continuity of care through patient and family education and discharge planning.