Location: Cortland,NY, USA
Registered Nurse Specialty Services Cortland
Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.
The purpose of this job is to support the physicians and/or mid-level providers in the practice with
clinical activities and direct patient care. The RN may also assist in appointment scheduling and other related
activities for optimal patient service. RN's by nature of licensure have an oversight responsibility to other clinical
staff (LPN's and medical assistants).
Roles and Responsibilities:
* Performs professional nursing care in accordance with the New York State Nursing Practice Act.
* Carries out all assigned nursing procedures for the comfort and well-being of patients, per practice
protocol.
* Takes and records patient's vital signs. Prepares exam rooms and sterilizes equipment and supplies per protocols.
* Prepares equipment and assists physicians/providers with procedures, patient care and/or scheduling.
* Performs triage for physicians/providers with regard to clinical questions, prescription refills, test results
and other patient calls per practice protocols.
* Prepares patient's record for visit, as directed by physician/provider. Complete nurse's notes in patient's record.
* Provide care management by communicating with community agencies as appropriate.
Required Skills and Experience:
* Graduation from an accredited RN program
* Current NYS licensure as a Registered Nurse
* BLS Certification
Preferred Skills and Experience:
* Previous experience working in a clinic setting
Physical Requirements:
* Standing-- 70%
* Sitting-- 30%
* Reaching-- 80%
* Bending-- 50%
* Lifting-- must be able to lift 40 lb.
Location and Travel Requirements:
* Onsite
Pay Range Disclosure:
* $35.63 to $44.18 per hour
Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.
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