Medical Practice RN- Rheumatology Department- Norwalk, CT
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Job Location:
Norwalk, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 36 - 67
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Description
Position at Nuvance Health Med Practice CT
***$5000 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals only pro-rated for Part-time***
Medical Practice RN in the Rheumatology department in Norwalk CT
40 hours per week Monday-Friday 8-hour variable shifts between 730am-6pm
At Nuvance Health we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed respected and supported. Together we are a team of 15000strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected personal agile and imaginative we invite you to discover whats possible for you and your career.
When you join our growing multi-specialty medical practice you can enjoy the advantages of being a part of a large health system while working in a more intimate setting than a hospital. You can build relationships with patients over time as you take advantage of opportunities for more team building socialization and work-life balance.
We offer a range of outpatient practices including primary care oncology neurology gastroenterology endocrinology OB/GYN bariatric surgical cardiology and infectious diseases. Join the Nuvance Health medical practice and be part of a collaborative team in an environment of open communication and unwavering compassion.
Summary:
To assist the clinician in providing primary medical care to the patients of the Medical Practice.
Responsibilities:
- Triages and assesses patient conditions via phone or in-person consultations.
- Determines the urgency and type of care required for patients based on assessment.
- Provides medical advice and guidance based on assessments.
- Communicates with physicians nurses and other members of the care team about patient statuses.
- Prepares materials supplies equipment and the patient to assist the clinician with the patients medical exam.
- Obtains the patients history and medical information.
- Provides direct patient care such as ear irrigation vaccinations and medications wound care nurse visits and suture removal.
- Collects and processes specimens as directed by the clinician and performs point of care testing.
- 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.
- Contacts the patient by telephone to provide requested follow-up advises them of test results or relay a physicians instructions.
- Performs organizational responsibilities to achieve the Practices and organizations missions through a process of total quality improvement.
- Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
- Maintains and Model the Organizations values.
- Demonstrates regular dependable and predictable attendance.
- Performs other duties as required.
Other Information:
Required: Three years job-related experience one-year supervisory experience required. Five years job-related experience preferred. Desired: Associate degree preferred. Previous medical office experience preferred
Required: Active RN license based on state; BLS certification required within 30 days.
Working Conditions:
Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice CT
Org Unit: 656
Department: NW Rheumatology
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $36.53 - $67.90 Hourly
With strong hearts and open minds were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities advance your career with Nuvance Health!
About Company
Our hospitals, medical practice and care centers are located throughout New York’s Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. At every location, you’ll find excellent convenient care, a personalized approach, a connected team, and access to our network of doctors. Find care now.
