Staff Nurse

Weill Cornell Medical College • New York, NY

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, coordinates and organizes the clinical care of patients within the practice

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Up to 2 years of post-degree course work and/or an internship and less than one year of previous experience may be considered.
• Must be articulate and possess a professional demeanor.
• Current NY State Registered Nurse License & Registration.
• BLS Certification (issued by the American Heart Association)
• Infection Control Certificate

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the expiration dates of medical supplies.
• Triages patient inquiries and communicates test results.
• Attends unit based in-service and/or continuing education programs to maintain current knowledge base in the field.
• Provides in-office, patient care services. Duties may include obtaining patient histories, vital signs, venipuncture, specimen collection, administering vaccines/medications and educating patients.
• Recommends and implements improvements in procedures to ensure smooth functioning of the practice and high quality patient care.
• Develops, updates, implements and evaluates a comprehensive plan of care based on the individual patient needs.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control.
• Evaluates status of patients in emergency situations to determine and obtain appropriate care, administers various medications, shots, and lab tests.
• Schedules tests and procedures for patients.
• Educates patients and family regarding treatment and therapies.
• Records diagnosis, treatment plans, progress notes and doctors' orders in patient charts.
• Coordinates and participates in patient follow up care.
• Calls in medication prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Provides continuity of care through patient family education and discharge planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree