Location
Flushing, New York
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Description:
Join a World-Class Team at NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens Medical Group
NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens is part of the healthcare network of NewYork-Presbyterian, one of the nation's most comprehensive academic healthcare systems and a leader in innovation. Many of our physicians in Queens are also on the faculty of the world-renowned medical school, Weill Cornell Medicine. Pursue the following position and join us in building on our legacy of world-class patient and family-centered care by taking your career - to the next level.
Nurse Coordinator / Staff RN - Urology - Queens Medical Group - Flushing Location
As a Registered Nurse you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care while supporting a team of urology providers. From performing in-office procedures to educating patients and managing clinical staff, you'll help ensure every patient receives timely, high-quality patient centered care.
The Registered nurse in this position will enhance clinical and patient experience by focusing on outbound post-discharge calls and inbound post-op clinical triage. The nurse assesses surgical recovery, identifies red-flag symptoms, and coordinates with urology providers. It bridges the gap between the surgical floor/hospital setting and the patient's home, ensuring optimal recovery.
Key Responsibilities:
Post-Operative Telephone Follow-Up: Call patients within 24-72 hours post-discharge to check on their recovery progress.
Symptom Triage: Assess specific urological recovery metrics, such as pain levels, catheter patency (checking for blockages or leaks), bleeding/drainage, voiding patterns, and medication side effects.
Discharge Reinforcement: Review post-operative instructions with the patient and family, including wound care, activity restrictions, and medication schedules.
Clinical Escalation: Use nursing judgment and established protocols to determine the urgency of reported symptoms. Route urgent concerns to the urologist, schedule immediate clinic visits, or direct the patient to the Emergency Room if needed.
Documentation: Accurately and thoroughly document all patient interactions, assessments, and advice given into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
Patient Education: Provide support on managing urinary catheters, stents, and pelvic floor exercises as directed by the physician
Performs procedures and provide direct nursing care and patient education for pre- and post-operative urology patients.
Assist with medical documentation, including forms, medication appeals, and supply orders.
Oversee Medical Assistants and LPNs; coordinate provider schedules and patient follow-up to ensure continuity of care.
This is a full-time, Monday - Friday, day shift position. This practice is located at 60-10 Main Street, Flushing NY, 11355.
Preferred Criteria:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)
New York State RN License
BCLS Certification (American Heart Association)
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.
Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.
NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary Range:
$114,500-$166,000/Annual
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