Per Diem Medical Practice RN- Surgical Oncology department- Poughkeepsie, NY

Per Diem Medical Practice RN – Surgical Oncology Department – Poughkeepsie, NY

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Per Diem Rate: $47.74 per hour

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported.

Summary

To assist the clinician in providing medical care to the patients of the Medical Practice.

Responsibilities

• Triages and assesses patient conditions via phone or in-person consultations.
• Determines the urgency and type of care required for patients based on assessment.
• Provides medical advice and guidance based on assessments.
• Communicates with physicians, nurses and other members of the care team about patient statuses.
• Prepares materials, supplies, equipment, and the patient to assist the clinician with the patient's medical exam.
• Obtains the patient's history and medical information.
• Provides direct patient care, such as ear irrigation, vaccinations and medications, wound care, nurse visits and suture removal.
• Collects and processes specimens as directed by the clinician and performs point of care testing.
• Instructs the patient and caregiver on how to perform clinician recommended preventive care, take prescribed medication, prepare for tests, monitor treatment progress, and note symptom changes.
• Contacts the patient by telephone to provide requested follow-up, advises them of test results or relay a physician's instructions.
• Performs organizational responsibilities to achieve the Practices' and organization’s missions through a process of total quality improvement.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Maintains and models the Organization’s values.
• Demonstrates regular, dependable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Three years job-related experience.
• One-year supervisory experience required.
• Five years job-related experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Previous medical office experience preferred.
• Active RN license based on state.
• BLS certification required within 30 days.

Working Conditions

Physical Effort:
Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force.