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 nurse supervises and mentors non-RN personnel and serves as a resource to staff and management for identifying and resolving problems. The role includes preparing patients for examinations and procedures, documenting care, assisting physicians, educating patients and families, and maintaining exam and procedure rooms and supplies. The nurse also supports effective working relationships, patient confidentiality, performance improvement, risk management, and ongoing training and education.

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.
At least 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, and serve as a resource to staff and management in identifying and resolving problems.
Review schedules and organize patient flow; greet patients, document concerns and questions, accompany patients to exam or procedure rooms, and prepare them for physical 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 document vital signs and weight, 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.
Provide minor treatments as directed by the physician and assist physicians with minor procedures.
Assess patient or 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 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 staff meetings and in-service education, participate in continuing education, and maintain effective working relationships with employees and other members of the healthcare team.
Protect patient confidentiality and privacy, disclosing information only for appropriate professional purposes and with consideration of patients' legal rights.
Maintain a positive attitude when interacting with physician office staff, physicians, and coworkers.
Participate in and support performance improvement and risk management activities.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested, complete required ongoing training and education, follow service standards, comply with organizational policies and procedures, and adhere to external agency requirements.