New York, NY, 10176, USA
48 days ago
Staff Nurse
Title: Staff Nurse Location: Upper East Side; Lower East Side; Midtown Org Unit: Medicine Work Days: Weekly Hours: 35.00 Exemption Status: Exempt Salary Range: $90,180.00 - $98,064.00 *As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices **Position Summary** Under direct supervision, coordinates and organizes the clinical care of patients within the practice **Job Responsibilities** + Monitors the expiration dates of medical supplies. + Triages patient inquiries and communicates test results. + Attends unit based in-service and/or continuing education programs to maintain current knowledge base in the field. + Provides in-office, patient care services. Duties may include obtaining patient histories, vital signs, venipuncture, specimen collection, administering vaccines/medications and educating patients. + Recommends and implements improvements in procedures to ensure smooth functioning of the practice and high quality patient care. + Develops, updates, implements and evaluates a comprehensive plan of care based on the individual patient needs. + Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control. + Evaluates status of patients in emergency situations to determine and obtain appropriate care, administers various medications, shots, and lab tests. + Schedules tests and procedures for patients. + Educates patients and family regarding treatment and therapies. + Records diagnosis, treatment plans, progress notes and doctors' orders in patient charts. + Coordinates and participates in patient follow up care. + Calls in medication prescriptions to pharmacies. + Provides continuity of care through patient family education and discharge planning. **Education** + Associate's Degree in Nursing **Experience** Up to 2 years of post-degree course work and/or an internship and less than one year of previous experience may be considered. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred. **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** Standard office work Weill Cornell Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, click here (https://careers.weill.cornell.edu/about-weill-cornell/wcm-eeo-statement) .
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