Staff RN I

Stamford Health Medical Group•Stamford, CT

About The Position

The Staff RN I provides nursing support to patients and physicians in a practice setting. The role organizes patient flow, conducts initial patient interviews, reviews patient medical information, records information in the EMR or manual chart, obtains and documents vital signs and weight, and reports abnormalities to the physician. The nurse assists with specimen collection and testing, patient mobility and activities of daily living, minor treatments, and physician procedures, and provides patient or family education based on assessed learning needs. The position also handles patient-related documentation, testing appointments and insurance precertification when necessary, telephone messages, test-result notifications and follow-up per physician instruction, supply ordering and inventory, and preparation and cleaning of exam and procedure rooms. The Staff RN I protects patient privacy and confidentiality, maintains effective working relationships, supports performance improvement and risk management, and completes required training and continuing education. The role serves all practice patients as needed and involves regular exposure to blood and body fluids, chemicals, and treatment equipment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Valid Registered Nurse license in Connecticut.
BLS certification.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Minimum of 2 years of previous experience in a similar position.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

Review schedules and organize patient flow; greet patients, document concerns and questions, accompany patients to exam or procedure rooms, and prepare them for examinations.
Conduct initial patient interviews, review medical profiles and histories and physicals, and document information in the EMR or manual chart as appropriate.
Obtain and accurately document patient vital signs and weight, and report abnormalities to the physician.
Assist with specimen collection and testing and document pertinent information in the EMR.
Assist patients with walking, transferring, dressing, and other needs as necessary.
Provide minor treatments as directed by the physician and assist physicians with minor procedures.
Assess patient and family learning needs and provide education as indicated.
Document all patient-related activities.
Schedule patient testing and obtain insurance precertification when necessary.
Respond to telephone messages from patients, physician offices, and others.
Check supplies and medications for expiration at the end of each month.
Stock rooms, maintain exam and procedure room inventory, and order supplies as needed.
Clean exam and procedure rooms and equipment after each patient and prepare rooms for the next patient and physician needs.
Notify patients of test results and follow-up instructions as directed by the physician.
Attend staff meetings and in-service education opportunities and participate in continuing education programs.
Maintain effective working relationships with employees and other members of the health care team.
Respect and protect patient confidentiality and privacy and disclose information only for appropriate professional purposes consistent with patients’ best interests and legal rights.
Display a positive attitude when interacting with physician office staff, physicians, and fellow employees.
Participate in and support performance improvement and risk management activities.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested, complete required training and education, follow Service Standards, comply with organizational policies and procedures, and adhere to external agency requirements.