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Position at Nuvance Health Med Practice CT
Northwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area including Long Island the Hudson Valley Connecticut and beyond thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York States largest private employer with over 104000 employees including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.
Medical Practice RN position in the General Surgery department in Westport CT
40 hours per week 8- hour shifts Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.
Summary:To assist the clinician in providing medical care to the patients of the Medical Practice.
Responsibilities:
1. Triages and assesses patient conditions via phone or in-person consultations.
2. Determines the urgency and type of care required for patients based on assessment.
3. Provides medical advice and guidance based on assessments.
4. Communicates with physicians nurses and other members of the care team about patient statuses.
5. Prepares materials supplies equipment and the patient to assist the clinician with the patients medical exam.
6. Obtains the patients history and medical information.
7. Provides direct patient care such as ear irrigation vaccinations and medications wound care nurse visits and suture removal.
8. Collects and processes specimens as directed by the clinician and performs point of care testing.
9. Instructs the patient and caregiver on how to perform clinician recommended preventive care take prescribed medication prepare for tests monitor treatment progress and note symptom changes.
10. Contacts the patient by telephone to provide requested follow-up advises them of test results or relay a physicians instructions.
11. Performs organizational responsibilities to achieve the practices and organizations missions through a process of total quality improvement.
12. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
13. Maintains and models the organizations values.
14. Demonstrates regular dependable and predictable attendance.
15. Performs other duties as required.
Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Other Information:
Required: Active RN license based on state; BLS certification required within 30 days.
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Credentials:RN
Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice CT
Org Unit: 578
Department: NW General Surgery
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $36.53 - $67.90 Hourly
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