Specialty RN - Infectious Disease (UTICA, NY)

Mohawk Valley Health System; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Health System seeks a dedicated registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the Medical Group Infectious Disease practice. You will follow the nursing process, prioritize patient needs, and communicate changes in patient status to physicians, NP/PAs, and care teams.

The role requires NY RN licensure, BSN, BLS, and at least one year of nursing experience. Proficiency with EMR and strong communication skills are essential for this in-office setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current New York State Registered Nursing registration.
• BLS Certification.
• Minimum one year of nursing experience.
• Basic computer and EMR knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assimilate information from many different sources.
• Must be able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Support the PCP in the delivery of care by gathering and documenting relevant clinical data.
• Participate in the daily huddle to identify individual patient needs for upcoming appointments.
• Clinical liaison between patient and provider for questions, concerns and testing results.
• Communicate effectively with other care team members to coordinate the plan of care.
• Support PCP during in-office procedures and examinations.
• Provide outreach and education to patients identified through quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform duties within scope of practice to the highest level of licensure.
• Document procedures in the EMR including medications administered and follow-up assessments.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

BSN from accredited nursing program

New York State RN license

BLS Certification

Tools

EMR software

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Summary

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the office setting to patients, families and caregivers in the Medical Group practice. Uses the nursing process consistent with acceptable standards of the profession and MVHS Medical Group. Provides high quality patient centered care that reflects initiative, flexibility and responsibility with a minimum amount of administrative supervision. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with outpatient clinic physicians and NP/PAs (healthcare providers) about changes in patient’s status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment

Core Job Responsibilities

• Support the PCP in the delivery of care by gathering and documenting relevant clinical data, as appropriate and per patient need.
• Participate in the daily huddle to identify individual patient needs for upcoming appointments.
• Clinical liaison between patient and provider for questions, concerns and testing results.
• Communicate effectively with other members of the care team in coordinating the individualized plan of care.
• Support PCP during in office procedures and examinations.
• Provide outreach and education to patients in need of services as identified through quality improvement initiatives (Population Health Management).
• Perform duties within scope of practice to the highest level of licensure.
• Provide direct support & guidance to other members of the care team as appropriate.
• Able to perform assessment data collection on all patients utilizing tools / forms in EMR.
• Adequately assess and reassess pain. Educate the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Provide age appropriate care to patients in the community setting.
• Consistently document procedures completed in the EMR, to include medications administered and follow-up assessments
• Deliver medication utilizing the five (5) rights and observes patient for desired untoward effects.
• Maintain current knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
• Establish priorities of patient care based on needs and office resource
• Demonstrates the ability to assist providers with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skill
• Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or nursing program.
• Current New York State Registered Nursing registration.
• BLS Certification.
• Minimum one year of nursing experience
• Basic computer and EMR knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assimilate information from many different sources.
• Must be able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• BSN from accredited nursing program
• Experience in a specialty medical office.
• Certifications applicable to the assigned office’s specialty.

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Job Details

Req Id 99057

Department MG - SPEC - INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Shift Days

Shift Hours Worked 8.00

FTE 1

Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR

Employee Status A1 - Full-Time

Union Non-Union

Pay Range $29.00 - $50.00 - Per Hour