"Staff Nurse"

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, coordinates and organizes the clinical care of patients within the practice.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitors the expiration dates of medical supplies.
• Triages patient inquiries and communicates test results.
• Attends unit based in-service and/or continuing education programs to maintain current knowledge base in the field.
• Provides in-office, patient care services. Duties may include obtaining patient histories, vital signs, venipuncture, specimen collection, administering vaccines/medications and educating patients.
• Recommends and implements improvements in procedures to ensure smooth functioning of the practice and high quality patient care.
• Develops, updates, implements and evaluates a comprehensive plan of care based on the individual patient needs.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control.
• Evaluates status of patients in emergency situations to determine and obtain appropriate care, administers various medications, shots, and lab tests.
• Schedules tests and procedures for patients.
• Educates patients and family regarding treatment and therapies.
• Records diagnosis, treatment plans, progress notes and doctors' orders in patient charts.
• Coordinates and participates in patient follow up care.
• Calls in medication prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Provides continuity of care through patient family education and discharge planning.

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Experience

Up to 2 years of post-degree course work and/or an internship and less than one year of previous experience may be considered. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

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

Standard office work