Registered Nurse

Weill Cornell Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 114,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Weill Cornell Medicine is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Upper East Side MS unit. The role involves assisting physicians, managing EMR charting, coordinating patient care, and applying clinical protocols to ensure optimal outcomes.

Qualifications include a BSN, NY RN license, and 2+ years of RN experience. The position is Monday–Friday, with 35 hours per week, and requires standing/walking for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Requires a BSN and current NY State RN license.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize nursing care through patient assessment and develop care plans.
• Coordinate diagnostic tests and inpatient procedures with physicians.
• Triage patient inquiries and communicate test results.
• Ensure infection control compliance within the practice.
• Educate patients and staff on pharmacological effects and protocol requirements.

Skills

Patient assessment

EMR documentation

Infection control

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing

Job description

Title

Registered Nurse

Location

Upper East Side

Org Unit

Multiple Sclerosis

Work Days

Monday-Friday

Weekly Hours

35.00

Exemption Status

Exempt

Salary Range

$113,600.00 - $130,700.00

Position Summary

Under direction, assists physicians with patient care, health education/promotion, electronic medical record (EMR) chart management, coordination of patient care and clinical protocols as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Where applicable, establishes priorities for nursing care through patient assessment and develops nursing care plans. Prepares equipment and assists provider during examination, testing, and treatment of patients as needed.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary health care services and arranges diagnostic tests as ordered by physician(s) when needed. Performs inpatient diagnostic testing, therapeutic, and interventional procedures in conjunction with physician as needed.
• Triages patient inquiries and communicates test results.
• Ensures infection control compliance within the practice.
• As needed, administers appropriate injections and medications as ordered by medical providers in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines. Educates patients and staff on pharmacological/drug effects and protocol requirements, if applicable.
• Participates in safety programs and orientation of new staff. Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
• May be responsible for the precertification and preauthorization of prescriptions.
• When needed, records medical information within the patients' electronic medical record as appropriate.
• Attends workshops, seminars and/or conferences to keep abreast of standards and best practices within the field. Disseminates information to colleagues and/or staff as appropriate.
• If applicable, assesses patient eligibility and reviews patient medical history for inclusion in clinical studies.
• If applicable, reviews and completes protocol history sheets, flow sheets, study follow-up reports and patient evaluation forms. Prepares and amends IRB protocols, consent forms and research documents.

Education

• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing

Experience

Approximately 2 or more years of related work experience as a Registered Nurse.

Extensive experience as a Registered Nurse may be considered in lieu of the BSN.

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

Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time

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