The Physician Practice Registered Nurse (RN) provides safe, direct patient care utilizing the nursing process in the ambulatory setting. The RN provides clinical leadership and is a resource for the staff.
RN needed for an ambulatory setting in Flushing, Queens.
Job Details:Responsibilities:
• Greets and welcomes patients
• Operates clinical equipment according to manufacturer's instructions including safety and quality control checks. Checks care areas for malfunctioning equipment and general maintenance problems on a regular basis. Reports findings to appropriate person or arranges for repairs, as required.
• Works to create and maintain excellence in patient/family satisfaction, relationships and engagement. Responds to care questions or complaints for timely resolve. Provides documentation on unresolved issues voiced by patients and refers to appropriate party for resolution.
• Maintains and uses principles of aseptic techniques and infection control when performing clinical duties and tasks.
• Collects, prepares and processes laboratory specimens for on-site and remote-site testing. Tracks and enters results in medical record. Performs quality control for waived testing and log maintenance.
Position Requirements:
• Diploma/Degree from an accredited RN program, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Current NYS RN License. BLS training and current certification. ACLS current certification required
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral and written communication skills to enhance age-specific care. Team collaboration and analytical problem solving
• Ability to work with Electronic Health records, Practice Management and Scheduling system
• Minimum of two years of experience as an RN in a physicians practice or ambulatory environment or previous related experience
• Must be able to function effectively in a busy outpatient clinical setting
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.