Staff RN - Primary Care

Stamford Health•New Canaan, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Stamford Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for its New Canaan Primary Care Medical Group location at 37 Grove St, New Canaan, Connecticut. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Registered Nurse coordinates and develops patient care using the Nursing Process and follows established standards of practice and applicable state and federal guidelines. The role includes supervising and mentoring non-RN personnel and serving as a resource to staff and management for identifying and resolving problems. The RN supports patient flow and clinical operations, provides patient care and education, assists physicians with procedures, documents care, and helps maintain exam and procedure rooms and supplies. Stamford Health describes itself as a Certified Great Place to Work organization and states its commitment to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and reflects the community and patients it serves.

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

Coordinate and develop patient care using the Nursing Process and follow established standards of practice and applicable state and federal guidelines.
Supervise and mentor non-RN personnel.
Serve as a resource to staff and management in identifying and resolving problems.
Review schedules and organize patient flow; greet patients and document their concerns and questions.
Accompany patients to exam or procedure rooms and prepare them for physical examinations.
Conduct initial patient interviews, review medical profiles and history and physical information, and document in the EMR or manual chart as appropriate.
Obtain and accurately document vital signs and weight, and report abnormalities to the physician.
Assist with specimen collection and testing as needed.
Document pertinent information and all patient-related activities in the EMR.
Assist patients with walking, transferring, dressing, and other needs as necessary.
Provide minor treatment as directed by the physician and assist physicians with minor procedures.
Assess patient or family learning needs and provide education as indicated.
Schedule patient testing and obtain insurance pre-certification when required.
Respond to telephone messages from patients, physician offices, and others.
Check for expired supplies and medications 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 scheduled staff meetings and in-service education opportunities, and participate in continuing education programs.
Maintain effective working relationships with employees and other health care team managers.
Protect patient confidentiality and privacy, disclosing 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 to maintain a high level of service.
Complete required continuous training and education, including practice-specific requirements.
Demonstrate professional work behavior by following Service Standards and comply with departmental and organizational policies and procedures and external agency requirements.