Registered Nurse - Endosopy - $5000 sign on bonus
Company: CareMount Medical, P.C.
Location: Cortlandt Manor
Posted on: January 16, 2022
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Job Description:
The Registered Nurse or RN provides professional nursing care to
patients/significant others via direct and/or telephone contact,
following established standards and practices. S/he coordinates
with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care
delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient
participation in planning and care. Assists physician or other
provider with clinical procedures, performs telephone triage as
needed, and participates in patient teaching.
Provides Direction To: Licensed Practical Nurses, clerical
assistants, medical assistants, and other non-licensed
personnel.
Typical Physical Demands: Requires full range of body motion
including moving and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity
and eye-hand coordination. Requires sitting and/or standing for
extended periods of time. Occasionally exerts up to 100 pounds of
force, such as assisting patients in arising from the exam table,
pushing patients in wheelchairs, or assisting patients into/out of
wheelchairs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
May require occasional lifting and carrying office supplies.
Typical Working Conditions: May require frequent exposure to
communicable diseases and body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal
preparations, and other substances and conditions common to a
medical office environment. Requires working in close proximity to
other personnel. Requires use of computer keyboard throughout the
work day. May require use of autoclave for instrument
sterilization. Requires working under stressful conditions and/or
working irregular hours.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited school of
nursing. Registered nurse licensed to practice in New York State
(NYS) with current NYS registration and in good standing. Record of
prior stable employment and/or favorable references.Full COVID-19
vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. CareMount
Medical/CareMount Health Solutions will adhere to all federal,
state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and
will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to
ensure compliance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of one year experience as a
registered nurse or two years as a licensed practical nurse in a
pertinent practice area. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.).
Current BLS certification. At least two years of recent pertinent
professional nursing experience in a hospital, medical office, or
other clinical setting.NOTE: This document is intended to describe
the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended
to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and
responsibilities required of personnel so classified. (6/2016)
I. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
A. Clinical Knowledge and Skills1. Demonstrates clinical competence
in the direct care of patients/significant others in established
area of practice, considering developmental differences among
patients;2. Demonstrates basic knowledge of common disease
processes and treatments, including pertinent diagnostic/laboratory
testing and medical/nursing interventions; familiar with
preventative health measures related to population
served3.Demonstrates a proactive approach to patient care, focusing
on addressing each patient's individual and family needs at the
time of service; communicates identified needs in a timely
manner.4. Utilizes evidence-based approaches with
patients/families/caregivers to support self-management,
self-efficacy, and health-promoting behavior change.5. Collaborates
with patients/significant others and other members of the
healthcare team to establish goals and priorities to meet patients'
immediate and future needs; Actively participates in the care team
to ensure that patient needs and preferences are incorporated into
the comprehensive plan of care6. Using population-specific
knowledge and clinical expertise, contributes to the continual
assessment and effective management of the health needs of assigned
patient populations7. Performs telephone triage with particular
emphasis on assessment, problem/priority identification, and
decision-making;8. Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and technical
ability in medication/treatment administration; administers
prescribed medications correctly, with knowledge of proper dosage,
route, site, and possible side effects;9. Provides accurate,
up-to-date clinical information to patients consistent with
professional nursing scope of practice and accepted CareMount
Medical practice standards, policies, and protocols;10. Uses the
nursing process for problem-solving/decision-making;11. Performs
authorized technical procedures competently (e.g., EKG, phlebotomy,
starting/ monitoring IVs, selected laboratory tests, etc.) as may
be required in clinical practice area;12. Demonstrates clinical
competence when assisting MD or other provider with procedures;13.
Seeks validation/guidance from physician or other provider and
nurse colleagues when necessary;14. Functions effectively with
other healthcare providers during emergency situations;15.
Understands and practices universal precautions correctly and
consistently and complies with all applicable OSHA guidelines;16.
Ensures that all clinical equipment is maintained in clean, working
order.
B. Communication1. Maintains open lines of communication with
physicians and other CareMount Medical personnel, within and
between departments-even during periods of heightened stress;2.
Maintains open lines of communication with non-CareMount Medical
physicians, pharmacies, and other community agencies and
services;3. Notifies patients/significant others and/or reception
staff promptly of unanticipated MD/other provider delays or
scheduling changes;4. Demonstrates effective communication
strategies reflective of the needs of all patients, including those
from vulnerable populations5. Provides reassurance to patients who
are upset and/or in need of assistance or additional information;6.
Directs and coordinates the work of LPNs, medical assistants, and
other assistive personnel to meet identified patient care needs;7.
Maintains confidentiality of all information obtained from patient
records and conversations with patients/significant others,
physicians, and other CareMount Medical personnel8. Answers
telephone promptly (within three rings) and courteously and
identifies self by name and department (and physician's office by
physician's name, if appropriate);9. Uses discretion and
sensitivity during all phone conversations;10. Uses a
non-judgmental approach when talking with patients and
coworkers;11. Effectively and efficiently triages patient phone
calls and schedules same-day (work-in) appointments as per
departmental or individual physician guidelines;12. Transfers
telephone calls only when necessary and as per CareMount Medical
policy;13. Assists patients with referrals and pre-certifications
as needed for managed care insurance plans with which CareMount
Medical participates; communicates potential for additional care
coordination with outside organizations and/or providers when
identified14. Offers clinical advice to CareMount Medical patients
according to departmental protocols, individual physician's or
other provider's instructions, and/or accepted nursing practice;15.
Uses available electronic mail/computer systems to communicate
inter- and intra- departmentally as per departmental and/or
CareMount Medical protocol(s).
C. Teaching/Education of Patients/Significant Others1. Uses
clinical knowledge and skills to teach patients/significant others
effectively (e.g., via written information, face-to-face
communication, phone communication);2. Integrates patient and
family education, including health promotion/wellness, into the
delivery of care;3. Continuously evaluates the results of patient
education and modifies the teaching plan based on patient
outcomes;4. Suggests and/or facilitates referrals (e.g., to
Department of Social Services, dietitian, hospice) as applicable;5.
Designs and implements educational activities that are culturally
appropriate (and consistent with individual physicians' practice)
and are tailored to the patient's/significant other's ability to
comprehend and participate;6. Participates, as requested, in the
development of patient-teaching tools/programs for assigned
department.
D. Organizational Skills1. Work area reflects neat and organized
work habits;2. Addresses all patient requests/concerns before end
of shift (or notifies patient/significant other of additional time
needed to complete request);3. Sets priorities effectively to
ensure timely completion of assigned work;4. Requests assistance as
appropriate in order to complete assigned work and offers to assist
others when work load permits;5. Prepares and leaves complete,
concise messages/instructions for others as needed6. Notifies
patients of amount of time needed to address or answer their
requests or questions; completes such requests as promptly as
possible and/or notifies patient/significant others of anticipated
(or unanticipated) delays;7. Uses time, supplies, and human
resources effectively and efficiently.
E. Documentation1. Takes complete messages for all telephone calls,
including but not limited to: correctly spelled full name and
current telephone number(s) of caller, date, time, and reason for
the call; signs full surname on all messages;2. Documents in EHR
all pertinent clinical observations, medications/
immunizations/treatments given, allergies, etc.;3. Maintains
legible log or documentation of all telephone calls received,
including but not limited to: date and approximate time of call,
full name, date of birth (if applicable), and telephone number of
caller, as well as reason for call;4. Documents pertinent telephone
calls and significant nurse-patient interactions in patients' EHR,
including but not limited to: nursing advise or information
provided to patients/guardians/significant others (on behalf of
patient), medical advice or information provided to patients as
directed by physician or other provider, communication with
pharmacies, managed care companies, etc.;5. Records the full
surname of physician or other providers in EHR when documenting
information or advice as directed by that physician or other
provider;6. Signs all entries in medical record according to
CareMount Medical policy.
F. Leadership1. Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills,
particularly when urgent/emergent or unexpected clinical or
administrative events arise in order to maintain both the smooth
functioning of the department and patient/personnel safety;2.
Serves as a catalyst for improving standards of nursing practice;3.
Demonstrates leadership skills through the ability to set and
attain goals;4. Serves as an effective role model for professional
conduct and professional practice (e.g., maintaining composure
during times of increased stress);5. Provides direction and
support, and delegates tasks to professional and non-professional
staff;6. Serves as an effective preceptor to new staff as needed;7.
Effectively performs the duties of charge nurses as needed;8.
Actively participates in departmental staff meetings.
G. Professionalism1. Demonstrates self-direction, accountability,
sound judgment, and ethical behavior in all activities;2.
Demonstrates patient advocacy;3. Maintains a commitment to the
spirit of inquiry as evidenced by a clinical knowledge base that
remains current and reflects understanding of relevant clinical
research findings;4. Participates in professional conferences,
workshops, continuing education programs, and/or pertinent
professional organizations (e.g., American Association of Office
Nurses, American Nurses Association/New York State Nurses
Association, Sigma Theta Tau, American Academy of Ambulatory Care
Nursing, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and
Practitioners [NAPNAP], etc.);5. Reads current, clinically
applicable professional journals.6. Attends mandatory
conferences/inservices in order to maintain (active) NYS
registration, in good standing with the NY State Education
Department.H. Other Specific Responsibilities/Duties
II. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL EMPLOYEESA. Arrives to work on
time or notifies Patient Care Manager or designee as soon as
employee becomes aware that s/he will be absent or tardy, and/or as
per individual department protocol.B. Maintains an acceptable
attendance record as per CareMount Medical policies and
procedures.C. Notifies Patient Care Manager or designee whenever
leaving CareMount Medical premises during scheduled work hours.D.
Attends all mandatory CareMount Medical programs and in-services.E.
Dresses according to CareMount Medical dress code.F. Assumes
responsibility for reading, understanding, and complying with
information contained in the current CareMount Medical Employee
Handbook, CareMount Medical Clinical and/or Administrative Policy &
Procedure Manuals, as applicable.G. Maintains patient
confidentiality under all circumstances, and follows all CareMount
Medical policies regarding confidentiality.H. Assists Patient Care
Manager and/or designee, and/or other administrative personnel when
possible by taking on alternate assignments or other
responsibilities, working additional hours, or altering regularly
scheduled hours, when necessary, for the efficient operation of
CareMount Medical.
Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role.
CareMount will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations
as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof
of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or
protected veteran status. CareMount is an EO employer -
M/F/Veteran/DisabilityEducationPreferred
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