Title: Registered Nurse - NE
Title: Registered Nurse - NE
Location: Upper East Side
Org Unit: Maternal Fetal Medicine
Work Days:
Weekly Hours: 20.00
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $1.00 - $1.00
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
Under direction, assists physicians with patient care, health education/promotion, electronic medical record (EMR) chart management, coordination of patient care and clinical protocols as needed
Job Responsibilities
- Where applicable, establishes priorities for nursing care through patient assessment and develops nursing care plans. Prepares equipment and assists provider during examination, testing, and treatment of patients as needed.
- Coordinates multidisciplinary health care services and arranges diagnostic tests as ordered by physician(s) when needed. Performs inpatient diagnostic testing, therapeutic, and interventional procedures in conjunction with physician as needed.
- Triages patient inquiries and communicates test results.
- Ensures infection control compliance within the practice.
- As needed, administers appropriate injections and medications as ordered by medical providers in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines. Educates patients and staff on pharmacological/drug effects and protocol requirements, if applicable.
- Participates in safety programs and orientation of new staff. Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
- May be responsible for the precertification and preauthorization of prescriptions.
- When needed, records medical information within the patients’ electronic medical record as appropriate.
- Attends workshops, seminars and/or conferences to keep abreast of standards and best practices within the field. Disseminates information to colleagues and/or staff as appropriate.
- If applicable, assesses patient eligibility and reviews patient medical history for inclusion in clinical studies.
- If applicable, reviews and completes protocol history sheets, flow sheets, study follow-up reports and patient evaluation forms. Prepares and amends IRB protocols, consent forms and research documents.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Experience
Approximately 2 or more years of related work experience as a Registered Nurse.
Extensive experience as a Registered Nurse may be considered in lieu of the BSN.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be articulate and possess a professional demeanor.
Licenses and Certifications
- Current NY State Registered Nurse License & Registration.
- BLS certification, issued by the American Heart Association.
- Infection Control Certificate
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
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