Staff Nurse- Southampton

Weill Cornell Medical College•Town of Southampton, 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 and supports patient assessment, treatment, education, follow-up, and continuity of care. It also helps maintain supplies and equipment and recommends improvements to practice procedures to support high-quality 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.
Up to two years of post-degree coursework and/or an internship and less than one year of previous experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

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.
Provide in-office patient care, including obtaining patient histories and vital signs, performing venipuncture and specimen collection, administering vaccines or medications, and educating patients.
Recommend and implement procedure improvements to support smooth practice operations and high-quality patient care.
Develop, update, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care plans based on individual patient needs.
Maintain inventory of supplies, equipment, and reagents; order authorized items or escalate needs, receive orders, confirm delivery accuracy, and assist with cost control as applicable.
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.