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Registered Nurse-Infectious Disease\n
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Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.\u202f\n

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The purpose of this job is to support the physicians and\/or mid-level providers in the practice with clinical activities and direct patient care. The RN may also assist in appointment scheduling and other related activities for optimal patient service. RN's by nature of licensure have an oversight responsibility to other clinical staff (LPN's and medical assistants).\n

Roles and Responsibilities:\n\nPerforms professional nursing care in accordance with the New York State Nursing Practice Act.\nCarries out all assigned nursing procedures for the comfort and well-being of patients, per practice
protocol.\nTakes and records patient's vital signs and prepares exam rooms and sterilizes equipment and supplies per protocols.\nPrepares equipment and assists physicians\/providers with procedures, patient care and\/or scheduling.\n Performs triage for physicians\/providers with regard to clinical questions, prescription refills, test results
and other patient calls per practice protocols.\nPrepares patient's record for visit, as directed by physician\/provider including providing patient education, as requested per physician\/provider\nParticipates in quality improvement activities and committees, as requested.\nWorks with all members of the team to achieve patient centered care as well as quality care by using the
best practice standards and case management.\n\n
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Required Skills and Experience:\n\nGraduation from an accredited RN program\nCurrent NYS licensure as a Registered Nurse\nBLS Certification\n\n

Preferred Skills and Experience:\n\nKnowledge of OSHA regulations\nKnowledge of the practice management system, EMR and scheduling protocols\n\n
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Physical Requirements:\n\nStanding-- 70%\nSitting-- 30%\nReaching-- 80%\nBending-- 50%\nLifting-- must be able to lift 40 lb.\n\n
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Location and Travel Requirements:\n\nOnsite\n\n
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Pay Range Disclosure:\n\n$35.63 to $44.18 per hour\n\n
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Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.\n
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We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.\n
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If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.\n
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