Job Description
Position Overview Following established procedures, prepare exam rooms and patients for physician or physician’s assistant’s examination. Assist with procedures as requested. Note: Although each RN may be assigned to a specific physician, all incumbents should be prepared to act as backup for each other as needed. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified full-time candidates. Please note this is not a NY State position; the employer is Upstate Community Medical, P.C. Tasks and Responsibilities Provide professional nursing care to patients for the Department of OB/GYN. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care needs in the practice. Manage telephone communications with patients, providers, staff, insurance companies, and other outside entities Triage patient calls and perform other clinical duties Check in of patients, Take vital signs, Administer injections, Assist clinician with exams, Conduct prescription calls, Arrange for patient testing, Obtain authorizations and referrals for patient's insurance, Assist with patient education, Maintain medical charts, Provide backup to other staff as needed Other duties as assigned. Education, Training and Previous Experience Requirements Current New York State RN License/registration required Triage Experience Highly Preferred Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary environment, Current CPR certification Knowledge and Skills Needed to Perform Effectively in the Position Ability to interact compassionately with a diverse group of patients. Excellent communications s